Oakland County, Michigan

Groveland Township Trustee (Republican primary)

One candidate is tracked for Groveland Township Trustee (Republican primary) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Ford. Candidate information follows official Oakland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Steve Ford won the Republican primary for Groveland Township trustee with about 56 percent over Keith Wiederhold, and no Democrat qualified for the ballot, per official Oakland County results.

What this office does

Township officer. Townships are the local government for areas outside cities in about twenty states. The board or trustees adopt the township budget, maintain township roads and cemeteries, run fire protection and, in some states, assess property or administer relief. The clerk keeps the records and, in many townships, runs local elections.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Michigan › Oakland County › Groveland Township Trustee (Republican primary)

Steve Ford

Republican

Top priorities

Protecting Groveland's rural character and local control
Evaluating large projects such as data centers and battery storage for environmental impact
Fiscal responsibility and transparent, accountable government

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Steve Ford has lived in Groveland Township for nearly 50 years, per his campaign site. He is a Michigan State University graduate in agriculture and natural resources, a small business owner and a varsity ski coach. Steve Ford appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Groveland Township Trustee (Republican primary), per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Groveland Township Trustee (Republican primary) in 2026?

When is the Groveland Township Trustee (Republican primary) election in Michigan?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Michigan are on the Michigan election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Oakland County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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