Washtenaw County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
67 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 36 Washtenaw County races, led by the Michigan Senate District 14 contest.
County offices
Ann Arbor Township Clerk (Partial Term Ending November 20, 2028)Kristine Bolhuis (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kristine Bolhuis Democratic Incumbent
Kristine Bolhuis currently serves as Ann Arbor Charter Township Clerk, per the township's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.
Kristine Bolhuis was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and no other party filed; she is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageWebster Township Clerk (Partial Term Ending November 20, 2028)Barbara Calleja (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Barbara Calleja Democratic
Barbara Calleja appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Webster Township Clerk (Partial Term Ending November 20, 2028), per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Barbara Calleja.
Barbara Calleja was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and no other party filed; she is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageJudges
Judge of Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Incumbent Position)Nonpartisan race · Mark T. Boonstra · Daniel S. Korobkin
Mark T. Boonstra and Daniel S. Korobkin are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Incumbent Position).
Mark T. Boonstra Nonpartisan
Mark T. Boonstra was appointed to the Michigan Court of Appeals, 3rd District, in March 2012 and was subsequently elected in 2012, 2014 and 2020, per Michigan Courts. He served a two-year term on the Michigan Court of Claims by appointment of the Michigan Supreme Court from 2015 to 2017, per Michigan Courts. Before joining the bench he was a senior principal at Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone for 27 years, per Michigan Courts. He earned Juris Doctor and Master of Applied Economics degrees from the University of Michigan in 1983, per Michigan Courts. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Daniel S. Korobkin Nonpartisan Incumbent
Daniel S. Korobkin was appointed to the Michigan Court of Appeals by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in April 2025, per the governor's office, after spending more than 16 years at the ACLU of Michigan, most recently as legal director. He earned a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from Swarthmore College, per his ACLU biography. Daniel S. Korobkin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Incumbent Position), per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.
Nonpartisan; two candidates for two incumbent-position seats on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list. Both are unopposed.
Full race pageJudge of Circuit Court, 22nd Circuit (Incumbent Position)Nonpartisan race · Patrick J. Conlin, Jr. · Tracy E. Van den Bergh
Patrick J. Conlin, Jr. and Tracy E. Van den Bergh are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Circuit Court, 22nd Circuit (Incumbent Position).
Patrick J. Conlin, Jr. Nonpartisan
Patrick J. Conlin, Jr. is the sitting Chief Judge of the 22nd Circuit Court in Washtenaw County, per Washtenaw County Trial Court. He was sworn in as a judge of the Washtenaw County Trial Court in December 2014, continuing a family judicial tradition in the county, per Washtenaw County Legal News. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Tracy E. Van den Bergh Nonpartisan
Tracy E. Van den Bergh is a sitting Circuit Judge on the 22nd Circuit Court in Washtenaw County, assuming the position on January 1, 2021, and presiding over general civil cases and child protective proceedings, per Washtenaw County Trial Court. Before taking the bench, she worked as a clinical social worker and mental health director, then practiced law at the Michigan Attorney General's office and at Legal Services of South Central Michigan, per ICLE. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees in social work from New York University and a Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Nonpartisan; two candidates for two incumbent-position seats on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list. Both are unopposed.
Full race pageJudge of Probate Court (Non-Incumbent Position)Nonpartisan race · Alethia Jean Battles · Jennifer Lawrence
Alethia Jean Battles Nonpartisan
- Leading with empathy, respect and fairness while upholding the rule of law
- Grounding rulings in real-world understanding of vulnerable populations, including guardianship and estate cases
- Timely, well-reasoned decisions that respect court efficiency and public trust
Per the campaign site.
About Alethia Jean Battles
Alethia Battles is an attorney specializing in probate law who is also a clinical social worker, with more than a decade of experience on probate matters across multiple counties in Michigan and Ohio, per her campaign site.
Jennifer Lawrence Nonpartisan
Jennifer Lawrence was endorsed at the Washtenaw County Democratic Party's August 2026 convention for the open Probate Court seat, per the party's published results. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jennifer Lawrence.
Nonpartisan; two candidates for one non-incumbent seat on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list. Jennifer Lawrence was endorsed at the Washtenaw County Democratic Party's August 2026 convention, 192 votes to Alethia Jean Battles's 174, per the Washtenaw County Democratic Party; both remain on the November ballot.
Full race pageJudge of District Court, 14A District (Incumbent Position)Nonpartisan race · Anna Maria Frushour
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Anna Maria Frushour is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 14A District (Incumbent Position).
Anna Maria Frushour Nonpartisan
Anna Maria Frushour is a sitting judge of the 14A District Court, per the Washtenaw County Trial Court's official administration page. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Anna Maria Frushour.
Nonpartisan; one candidate for one incumbent-position seat on the November 3 ballot, unopposed, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageJudge of District Court, 14B District (Incumbent Position)Nonpartisan race · Erane Washington
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Erane Washington is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 14B District (Incumbent Position).
Erane Washington Nonpartisan
Erane Washington is a sitting judge of the 14B District Court, per the Washtenaw County Trial Court's official administration page. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Erane Washington.
Nonpartisan; one candidate for one incumbent-position seat on the November 3 ballot, unopposed, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageJudge of District Court, 15th District (Incumbent Position)Nonpartisan race · Tamara Garwood
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tamara Garwood is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 15th District (Incumbent Position).
Tamara Garwood Nonpartisan
Tamara Garwood was appointed to the 15th District Court by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on January 6, 2026, filling the vacancy left by Judge Karen Q. Valvo's retirement, per the court's official page. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tamara Garwood.
Nonpartisan; one candidate for one incumbent-position seat on the November 3 ballot, unopposed, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageCities and towns
Mayor of Ann ArborYousef Rabhi (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Yousef Rabhi Democratic
- Strengthening city services and reducing costs for working-class residents
- Investing in city employees and city-run programs
- Reducing privatization of city services
Per the campaign site.
About Yousef Rabhi
Yousef Rabhi currently serves on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, elected in 2023, and previously served as a Michigan state representative from 2017 to 2023, including as House Democratic Floor Leader, per his campaign site. He is not the sitting mayor.
Yousef Rabhi was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and no Republican filed; he is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageAnn Arbor City Council, Ward 1Cynthia Harrison (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Cynthia Harrison Democratic
- Expand affordable housing
- Prioritize equity and accessibility
- Deliver exceptional city services
Per the campaign site.
About Cynthia Harrison
Cynthia Harrison currently serves on the Ann Arbor City Council representing Ward One, per her campaign site. She created Rising Hope for Housing, a program supporting families affected by the criminal legal system, and led passage of Ann Arbor's Driving Equality Ordinance, per the same source. She also produced a documentary addressing over policing and racial disparities in the city.
Cynthia Harrison was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and no other party filed; she is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageAnn Arbor City Council, Ward 2Sandy Aldrich (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Sandy Aldrich Democratic
- An inclusive and affordable community
- Reliable and efficient city services
- Transparency and direct community engagement
Per the campaign site.
About Sandy Aldrich
Sandy Aldrich holds a bachelor's degree and an MBA from the University of Michigan, per her campaign site. She immigrated from South Korea at age two and has lived in Ann Arbor for 22 years, per the same source.
Sandy Aldrich was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and no other party filed; she is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageAnn Arbor City Council, Ward 3Ryan Bartholomew (D) · Kenny Leicht (No Party Affiliation)
Ryan Bartholomew Democratic
Ryan Bartholomew appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ann Arbor City Council, Ward 3, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Ryan Bartholomew.
Kenny Leicht No Party Affiliation
Kenny Leicht appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ann Arbor City Council, Ward 3, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kenny Leicht.
Ryan Bartholomew is the Democratic nominee and Kenny Leicht filed as a no-party-affiliation candidate; they meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageAnn Arbor City Council, Ward 4Aidan Sova (D) · James Trost (No Party Affiliation)
Aidan Sova Democratic
- Deliver dependable city infrastructure and services
- Increase housing supply with mixed income development
- Modernize transit and transportation infrastructure
Per the campaign site.
About Aidan Sova
Aidan Sova has served as president of the Ann Arbor District Library Board since 2023, per his campaign site. His campaign says his upbringing, raised by a single mother and grandson of union educators, shaped his focus on working families, per the same source.
James Trost No Party Affiliation
James Trost appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ann Arbor City Council, Ward 4, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for James Trost.
Aidan Sova is the Democratic nominee and James Trost filed as a no-party-affiliation candidate; they meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageAnn Arbor City Council, Ward 5Jenn Cornell (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jenn Cornell Democratic
Jenn Cornell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ann Arbor City Council, Ward 5, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jenn Cornell.
Jenn Cornell was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and no other party filed; she is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageMayor of YpsilantiNicole A. Brown (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Nicole A. Brown Democratic
Nicole A. Brown appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mayor of Ypsilanti, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Nicole A. Brown.
Nicole A. Brown was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and no other party filed; she is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageYpsilanti City Council, Ward 1Me' Chelle Michelle King (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Me' Chelle Michelle King Democratic
Me' Chelle Michelle King appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ypsilanti City Council, Ward 1, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Me' Chelle Michelle King.
Me' Chelle Michelle King was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and no other party filed; she is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageYpsilanti City Council, Ward 2Patrick A. McLean (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Patrick A. McLean Democratic
Patrick A. McLean appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ypsilanti City Council, Ward 2, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Patrick A. McLean.
Patrick A. McLean was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and no other party filed; he is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageYpsilanti City Council, Ward 3Desirae Simmons (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Desirae Simmons Democratic
Desirae Simmons appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ypsilanti City Council, Ward 3, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Desirae Simmons.
Desirae Simmons was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and no other party filed; she is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageLodi Township Supervisor (Partial Term Ending November 20, 2028)Jane V. Chronis (D) · Jacob D. Schaible (R)
Jane V. Chronis Democratic
Jane V. Chronis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lodi Township Supervisor (Partial Term Ending November 20, 2028), per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jane V. Chronis.
Jacob D. Schaible Republican
Jacob D. Schaible appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lodi Township Supervisor (Partial Term Ending November 20, 2028), per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jacob D. Schaible.
Jane V. Chronis is the Democratic nominee and Jacob D. Schaible is the Republican nominee; they meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageScio Township Trustee (Partial Term Ending November 20, 2028)Mary Gillis (D) · Mark D. Altomare (No Party Affiliation)
Mary Gillis Democratic
Mary Gillis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Scio Township Trustee (Partial Term Ending November 20, 2028), per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Mary Gillis.
Mark D. Altomare No Party Affiliation
- Reduce bureaucracy and improve township operations
- Environmental protection and sustainable growth
- Transparent, inclusive local governance
Per the campaign site.
About Mark D. Altomare
Mark D. Altomare is a first time candidate for public office running for Scio Township Trustee, per his campaign site. He describes himself as a lifelong Democrat now running as an independent, per the same source.
Mary Gillis is the Democratic nominee; Mark D. Altomare filed as a declared no-party-affiliation write-in candidate on August 21, 2026, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageYork Township Supervisor (Partial Term Ending November 20, 2028)David P. Ludwig (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
David P. Ludwig Democratic
David P. Ludwig appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for York Township Supervisor (Partial Term Ending November 20, 2028), per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for David P. Ludwig.
David P. Ludwig was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and no other party filed; he is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageMayor of DexterNonpartisan race · Shawn W. Keough
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Shawn W. Keough Nonpartisan
Shawn W. Keough appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mayor of Dexter, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Shawn W. Keough.
Nonpartisan; Shawn W. Keough is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageDexter City CouncilNonpartisan race · Sanam Aldag · Dan Schlaff · Joe Semifero · Kyle Marsh
Sanam Aldag, Dan Schlaff, Joe Semifero and Kyle Marsh are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dexter City Council.
Sanam Aldag Nonpartisan
Sanam Aldag appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dexter City Council, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Sanam Aldag.
Dan Schlaff Nonpartisan
Dan Schlaff appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dexter City Council, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Dan Schlaff.
Joe Semifero Nonpartisan
Joe Semifero appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dexter City Council, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Joe Semifero.
Kyle Marsh Nonpartisan
Kyle Marsh appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dexter City Council, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kyle Marsh.
Nonpartisan; four candidates for three four-year seats on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageDexter City Council (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028)Nonpartisan race · Michael S. Williams · Pavlo Popov
Michael S. Williams and Pavlo Popov are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dexter City Council (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028).
Michael S. Williams Nonpartisan
Michael S. Williams appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dexter City Council (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028), per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael S. Williams.
Pavlo Popov Nonpartisan
Pavlo Popov appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dexter City Council (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028), per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Pavlo Popov.
Nonpartisan; two candidates for one partial-term seat on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageMayor of SalineNonpartisan race · Michael McVey · Brian D. Marl
Michael McVey and Brian D. Marl are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mayor of Saline.
Michael McVey Nonpartisan
Michael McVey appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mayor of Saline, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael McVey.
Brian D. Marl Nonpartisan
Brian D. Marl appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mayor of Saline, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Brian D. Marl.
Nonpartisan; two candidates on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageSaline City CouncilNonpartisan race · Bret Pollington · Janet Dillon · Daniel P. Burgess · Miri Weidner
Bret Pollington, Janet Dillon, Daniel P. Burgess and Miri Weidner are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline City Council.
Bret Pollington Nonpartisan
Bret Pollington has worked as an organizer for Working America, AFL-CIO, and previously served more than 10 years on the Historic Wayne Theatre Restoration Committee in his hometown of Wayne, per his campaign site. He is a member of Saline's Arts and Culture Committee and helped launch the city's first Jazz Fest, per the same source.
Janet Dillon Nonpartisan
Janet Dillon appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline City Council, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Janet Dillon.
Daniel P. Burgess Nonpartisan
Daniel P. Burgess appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saline City Council, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Daniel P. Burgess.
Miri Weidner Nonpartisan
- Address water system issues
- Decide the future of the Mill Pond Park dam
- Guide Main Street development and growth
Per the campaign site.
About Miri Weidner
Miri Weidner serves on the Saline Parks Commission and has lived in the city for more than 10 years, per her campaign site. Her site says she is running as a write-in candidate after missing the nomination filing deadline due to family obligations, per the same source.
Nonpartisan; three candidates filed by petition for three four-year seats, plus a declared write-in candidate, on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageVillage of Barton Hills TrusteeNonpartisan race · Christopher J. Ryan · Robert Hensinger · Walter Caldwell · Marcus M. Darden · Sheena Chandok Anand
Christopher J. Ryan, Robert Hensinger, Walter Caldwell, Marcus M. Darden and Sheena Chandok Anand are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Village of Barton Hills Trustee.
Christopher J. Ryan Nonpartisan
Christopher J. Ryan appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Village of Barton Hills Trustee, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Christopher J. Ryan.
Robert Hensinger Nonpartisan Incumbent
Robert Hensinger currently serves as Clerk of the Village of Barton Hills, per the village's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.
Walter Caldwell Nonpartisan
Walter Caldwell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Village of Barton Hills Trustee, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Walter Caldwell.
Marcus M. Darden Nonpartisan Incumbent
Marcus M. Darden currently serves as President Pro Tem of the Village of Barton Hills board of trustees, per the village's official website. Marcus M. Darden appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Village of Barton Hills Trustee, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026. Darden.
Sheena Chandok Anand Nonpartisan
Sheena Chandok Anand appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Village of Barton Hills Trustee, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Sheena Chandok Anand.
Nonpartisan; five candidates for four four-year trustee seats on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Washtenaw County is split across 9 Michigan Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressMichigan Senate: 2 districtsDistricts 14, 15
Michigan Senate District 14Sue Shink (D) · Tawn Shawnelle Beliger (R)
Sue Shink Democratic
- Expanding mental health services and lowering prescription drug costs
- Transitioning to clean energy, including a 100% renewable energy standard
- Supporting collective bargaining and living wages for workers
Per the campaign site.
About Sue Shink
Sue Shink is an attorney with a background in environmental law and a former chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, per her campaign site. She holds a master's degree in Resource Use and Planning from the University of Michigan and has spent more than 30 years working on conservation and water quality issues, per her campaign site. She is a farmer who has served in the Michigan Senate since 2023. Sue Shink appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 14, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Tawn Shawnelle Beliger Republican
- Lowering taxes and energy costs by repealing energy mandates
- Supporting public safety and law enforcement
- Protecting parental rights and Second Amendment rights
Per the campaign site.
About Tawn Shawnelle Beliger
Tawn Beliger is a Northfield Township resident who previously served as township trustee from 2016 to 2020, per her campaign site. She is vice chair of the Washtenaw County Republican Committee and was a delegate to the 2024 Republican National Convention, per her campaign site.
Sue Shink was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and Tawn Shawnelle Beliger was unopposed for the Republican nomination in the August 4 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; they meet on the November 3 ballot. The 14th District covers part of Washtenaw County and all of Jackson County.
Full race pageMichigan Senate District 15Felicia Brabec (D) · Jason Rogers (R)
Felicia Brabec Democratic
- Protecting abortion access
- Expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit
- Expanding access to mental health care
Per the campaign site.
About Felicia Brabec
Brabec is a clinical psychologist with three decades of experience and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and a master's degree in clinical social work, per the campaign site. She served nine years on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners before serving two terms as a state representative, sponsoring or cosponsoring more than 1,200 bills on mental health, environmental protection and criminal justice, per the campaign site. She lives in Pittsfield Township with her husband and two children, per the campaign site.
Jason Rogers Republican
- Restoring legislative oversight of emergency powers and a part-time citizen legislature
- Voter ID requirements, regular voter roll audits, and hand-counted paper ballots
- Eliminating personal property taxes and reducing income taxes
Per the campaign site.
About Jason Rogers
Jason Rogers is a former software engineer and chairman of the Washtenaw County Republican Party, per his campaign site. He served as a Republican precinct delegate for four years and was an alternate delegate to the 2024 Republican National Convention, per his campaign site. He previously ran for a Michigan House seat in 2024, per the Eastern Echo.
Felicia Brabec won the Democratic nomination with about 76 percent of the primary vote over Michael White, and Jason Rogers was unopposed for the Republican nomination, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; they meet on the November 3 ballot. The 15th District covers the southern part of Washtenaw County, including part of Ann Arbor and all of Saline and Ypsilanti, plus small parts of Lenawee and Monroe counties.
Full race pageMichigan House: 7 districtsDistricts 23, 31, 32, 33, 46, 47, 48
Michigan House District 23Jason Morgan (D) · Miriam Corvino (R) · Christina Marudas (Green)
Jason Morgan Democratic Incumbent
- Opposing voter suppression laws and protecting democracy
- Supporting working families and Michigan's smaller towns
- Ensuring equal opportunity regardless of race, gender or disability status
Per the campaign site.
About Jason Morgan
Jason Morgan is the sitting state representative for the 23rd House District, which covers Ann Arbor and nearby townships, and a former Washtenaw County commissioner and board chair, per his House Democrats page. The same page lists a bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University and a master's in public administration from the University of Michigan. No campaign website was found as of October 1, 2026.
Miriam Corvino Republican
Miriam Corvino appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 23, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Miriam Corvino.
Christina Marudas Green
Christina Marudas appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 23, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Christina Marudas.
Jason Morgan was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and Miriam Corvino was unopposed for the Republican nomination in the August 4 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; they meet on the November 3 ballot along with Green Party candidate Christina Marudas, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list. Jason Morgan is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (housedems.com). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House District 31Shannon Dare Wayne (D) · Laura M. Perry (R)
Shannon Dare Wayne Democratic
- Lowering costs for families
- Strengthening communities
Per the campaign site.
About Shannon Dare Wayne
Shannon Dare Wayne has worked at Ford Motor Company for nearly three decades, per her campaign site, and currently serves as Milan's Mayor Pro Tem after more than four years on the Milan City Council, per her campaign site.
Laura M. Perry Republican
- Lowering taxes to attract businesses and create jobs
- Giving parents the final say in their children's education
- Supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Laura M. Perry
Laura Perry is a business owner who has worked in both the private and public sectors, including for the City of Toledo and in healthcare staffing, per a candidate profile. She is running for Michigan House District 31, covering parts of Monroe, Lenawee, Washtenaw and western Wayne counties, per the same profile. Laura M. Perry appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 31, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Shannon Dare Wayne was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and Laura M. Perry was unopposed for the Republican nomination in the August 4 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; they meet on the November 3 ballot. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House District 32Jimmie Wilson (D) · Mike Eller (R) · John R. Tatar (U.S. Taxpayers) · Ryan Sample (Green)
Jimmie Wilson Democratic Incumbent
- Accountable leadership in Lansing
- Being accessible to all residents
Per the campaign site.
About Jimmie Wilson
Wilson is a licensed aircraft mechanic and journeyman electrician who has worked at Ford's Rawsonville plant since 2012 as a member of UAW Local 898, per the campaign site. He served on the Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees before his election to the Michigan House in 2022, per the campaign site. He grew up in Ypsilanti Township's West Willow neighborhood and lives there with his wife and four sons, per the campaign site.
Mike Eller Republican
- Cutting government spending and returning the state budget to pre-COVID levels
- Eliminating the state income tax and exempting seniors from property tax
- Limiting government's role in classrooms and restoring parental authority
Per the campaign site.
About Mike Eller
Mike Eller is a lifelong Ypsilanti resident who has owned and operated a business for more than 35 years, with teams across southern Michigan and northern Ohio, per his campaign site. He serves on the Washtenaw County Republican Party executive committee and as a Michigan Republican Party state committeeman, per his campaign site.
John R. Tatar U.S. Taxpayers
John R. Tatar appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 32, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for John R. Tatar.
Ryan Sample Green
Ryan Sample appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 32, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Ryan Sample.
Jimmie Wilson won the Democratic nomination with about 79 percent of the primary vote over William C. Riney, and Mike Eller won the Republican nomination with about 58 percent over Martin A. Church, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; they meet on the November 3 ballot along with U.S. Taxpayers candidate John R. Tatar and Green Party candidate Ryan Sample, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list. Jimmie Wilson is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (housedems.com). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House District 33Morgan Foreman (D) · Catherine Rogers (R)
Morgan Foreman Democratic Incumbent
- Focusing on human rights and mental health care
- Continuing constituent-focused work from her predecessor's tenure
Per the campaign site.
About Morgan Foreman
Morgan Foreman served as constituent services director for her predecessor, former state Rep. Felicia Brabec, before being elected to the Michigan House in 2024, per the Ann Arbor Observer. She has served on the Washtenaw County Brownfield Development Board and the Washtenaw County Democratic Party county committee, and as an elected precinct delegate, per the Michigan House Democrats caucus site.
Catherine Rogers Republican
Catherine Rogers appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 33, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Catherine Rogers.
Morgan Foreman was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and Catherine Rogers was unopposed for the Republican nomination in the August 4 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; they meet on the November 3 ballot. Morgan Foreman is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (housedems.com). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House District 46Jan Maino (D) · Kathy Schmaltz (R)
Jan Maino Democratic
Jan Maino is a licensed social worker and nonprofit leader who has lived and worked in the Jackson area for more than 50 years, per a candidate profile. She is a former school board president in the Jackson area, per the same profile.
Kathy Schmaltz Republican Incumbent
- Tax relief on tips, overtime and Social Security, and cutting property and income taxes
- Investing in reading science instruction and dyslexia support programs
- Supporting a public safety trust fund for police, fire and emergency responders
Per the campaign site.
About Kathy Schmaltz
Kathy Schmaltz is a Michigan State University graduate and longtime Jackson-area resident who chairs the Michigan House Families and Veterans Committee, per her campaign site. She has represented House District 46 since being first elected in 2022, per michiganvotes.org. Kathy Schmaltz appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 46, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Jan Maino was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and Kathy Schmaltz was unopposed for the Republican nomination in the August 4 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; they meet on the November 3 ballot. District 46 covers most of Jackson County and, in Washtenaw County, the city of Chelsea, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House District 47Carrie A. Rheingans (D) · Justin Griffis (R)
Carrie A. Rheingans Democratic Incumbent
- MiCare
- Gun safety
- Environmental conservation
Per the campaign site.
About Carrie A. Rheingans
Carrie Rheingans's campaign site describes her as the only Gun Sense Candidate in the race designated by Moms Demand Action and notes a 100 percent rating from the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, per her campaign site.
Justin Griffis Republican
- reducing government bureaucracy and taxes
- parental rights
- Second Amendment rights
Per the campaign site.
About Justin Griffis
Justin Griffis is an attorney running for Michigan House District 47, per the campaign site. The campaign site describes a decade of criminal law experience in Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan, working as both a defense attorney and a prosecutor, per the campaign site.
Carrie A. Rheingans was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and Justin Griffis was unopposed for the Republican nomination in the August 4 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; they meet on the November 3 ballot. District 47 covers parts of Jackson and Washtenaw counties, including part of Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor Township, Dexter, Freedom Township, Lima Township, Manchester Township, Scio Township, and Sharon Township, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list. Carrie A. Rheingans is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (housedems.com). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House District 48Jennifer A. Conlin (D) · Brian Ignatowski (R)
Jennifer A. Conlin Democratic Incumbent
- Creating good-paying jobs and supporting economic development
- Expanding access to high-quality, affordable healthcare
- Improving education and protecting the environment
Per the campaign site.
About Jennifer A. Conlin
Jennifer Conlin is a journalist who covered Michigan for 12 years before her election, writing about small businesses, tourism, healthcare, arts and culture, and economic development, per her campaign site. A native of Washtenaw County, she was first elected to the Michigan House in 2022 to represent District 48, per her campaign site. Jennifer A. Conlin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 48, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Brian Ignatowski Republican
- road funding and infrastructure
- funding for police and fire departments
- lowering taxes and supporting small businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Brian Ignatowski
Brian Ignatowski is a small-business owner running for Michigan House District 48, per the campaign site. His family moved to Livingston County in 1996, and he owns American H2O, a water filtration business serving the area for nearly 20 years, per the campaign site. He serves on the board of his local Chamber of Commerce and received its 2022 Emerging Leader award, per the campaign site.
Jennifer A. Conlin was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and Brian Ignatowski was unopposed for the Republican nomination in the August 4 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; they meet on the November 3 ballot. Jennifer A. Conlin is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (housedems.com). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageBallot questions
15 local ballot questions from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Washtenaw County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
Ann Arbor City Charter Amendment, Street, Bridge, and Sidewalk Repair Tax RenewalLocal · A yes vote renews the City of Ann Arbor's tax for street and bridge repair and sidewalk repair and construction at up to 2.125 mills for 2027 through 2032, an estimated $19,236,316 in the first year, per the city's official ballot language.
A yes vote renews the City of Ann Arbor's tax for street and bridge repair and sidewalk repair and construction at up to 2.125 mills for 2027 through 2032, an estimated $19,236,316 in the first year, per the city's official ballot language.
Full detailsAnn Arbor City Charter Amendment, New Sidewalk Construction Tax RenewalLocal · A yes vote renews the City of Ann Arbor's tax for construction of new sidewalks at up to 0.20 mills for 2027 through 2032, an estimated $1,809,900 in the first year, per the city's official ballot language.
A yes vote renews the City of Ann Arbor's tax for construction of new sidewalks at up to 0.20 mills for 2027 through 2032, an estimated $1,809,900 in the first year, per the city's official ballot language.
Full detailsAnn Arbor City Charter Amendment, Nomination Petition Signature CountingLocal · A yes vote amends the Ann Arbor City Charter so that when a person signs multiple candidates' nomination petitions for the same office, only the earliest-dated signature counts, rather than voiding all of that person's signatures as current rules require, per the city's official ballot language.
A yes vote amends the Ann Arbor City Charter so that when a person signs multiple candidates' nomination petitions for the same office, only the earliest-dated signature counts, rather than voiding all of that person's signatures as current rules require, per the city's official ballot language.
Full detailsAnn Arbor City Charter Amendment, Start of Elected Officers' TermsLocal · A yes vote moves the start of an Ann Arbor elected officer's term to noon on the first Monday of the month following the city election, instead of the first Monday after the election as under current rules, per the city's official ballot language.
A yes vote moves the start of an Ann Arbor elected officer's term to noon on the first Monday of the month following the city election, instead of the first Monday after the election as under current rules, per the city's official ballot language.
Full detailsAnn Arbor City Charter Amendment, Municipal Electric UtilityLocal · A yes vote amends the Ann Arbor City Charter to require the city to establish a municipal electric utility and a governance structure for it, per the city's official ballot language.
A yes vote amends the Ann Arbor City Charter to require the city to establish a municipal electric utility and a governance structure for it, per the city's official ballot language.
Full detailsDexter City Charter Amendment, Public Park DesignationLocal · A yes vote amends the Dexter City Charter to designate a specified downtown parcel, including the vacated Main Street and Central Street rights-of-way, as public park land in perpetuity, per the city's official ballot language.
A yes vote amends the Dexter City Charter to designate a specified downtown parcel, including the vacated Main Street and Central Street rights-of-way, as public park land in perpetuity, per the city's official ballot language.
Full detailsMilan Fire Services Special Assessment ProposalLocal · A yes vote authorizes the City of Milan, in Washtenaw and Monroe counties, to create a citywide special assessment district to fund fire services, including vehicles, equipment, staffing, and housing, per the city's official ballot language.
A yes vote authorizes the City of Milan, in Washtenaw and Monroe counties, to create a citywide special assessment district to fund fire services, including vehicles, equipment, staffing, and housing, per the city's official ballot language.
Full detailsYpsilanti City Charter Amendment, Non-Partisan ElectionsLocal · A yes vote amends the Ypsilanti City Charter to elect certain city offices on a non-partisan basis by nominating petition, removing party designation from the ballot, per the city's official ballot language.
A yes vote amends the Ypsilanti City Charter to elect certain city offices on a non-partisan basis by nominating petition, removing party designation from the ballot, per the city's official ballot language.
Full detailsYpsilanti City Charter Amendment, Police BudgetLocal · A yes vote amends the Ypsilanti City Charter to cap increases in the City Council's budgeted police spending above the prior year's level unless voters approve the increase in a standalone ballot question, per the city's official ballot language.
A yes vote amends the Ypsilanti City Charter to cap increases in the City Council's budgeted police spending above the prior year's level unless voters approve the increase in a standalone ballot question, per the city's official ballot language.
Full detailsAugusta Charter Township Fire Protection and Prevention Millage IncreaseLocal · A yes vote increases Augusta Charter Township's fire protection millage by up to 1 mill, to a total of up to 3 mills, for four years (2027 through 2030), an estimated $396,610 in the first year, for duty crews and equipment, per the township's official ballot language.
A yes vote increases Augusta Charter Township's fire protection millage by up to 1 mill, to a total of up to 3 mills, for four years (2027 through 2030), an estimated $396,610 in the first year, for duty crews and equipment, per the township's official ballot language.
Full detailsManchester Township Fire Protection Services Millage RenewalLocal · A yes vote renews Manchester Township's fire protection services millage at .6444 mills for five years (2028 through 2032), an estimated $131,000 in 2028, per the township's official ballot language.
A yes vote renews Manchester Township's fire protection services millage at .6444 mills for five years (2028 through 2032), an estimated $131,000 in 2028, per the township's official ballot language.
Full detailsNorthfield Township Fire Service and Medical Rescue Millage ProposalLocal · A yes vote renews Northfield Township's fire service and medical rescue millage at up to 2.5 mills (2.4206 mills after the Headlee rollback) for five years beginning December 2027, an estimated $1,339,797 in the first year, per the township's official ballot language.
A yes vote renews Northfield Township's fire service and medical rescue millage at up to 2.5 mills (2.4206 mills after the Headlee rollback) for five years beginning December 2027, an estimated $1,339,797 in the first year, per the township's official ballot language.
Full detailsScio Township Road, Bridge, and Culvert Improvement Millage ProposalLocal · A yes vote authorizes a new Scio Township millage of 0.5 mills for six years (2027 through 2032) to fund local road, bridge, bike lane, crosswalk, and culvert maintenance and improvements, an estimated $984,536 in the first year, per the township's official ballot language.
A yes vote authorizes a new Scio Township millage of 0.5 mills for six years (2027 through 2032) to fund local road, bridge, bike lane, crosswalk, and culvert maintenance and improvements, an estimated $984,536 in the first year, per the township's official ballot language.
Full detailsSaline Area Fire Authority Fire Millage ResolutionLocal · A yes vote levies a Saline Area Fire Authority millage of 2.980 mills for ten years (2026 through 2036) to operate, maintain, and staff fire and rescue services for the municipalities the authority serves, an estimated $6,520,112 in the first year, per the authority's official ballot language.
A yes vote levies a Saline Area Fire Authority millage of 2.980 mills for ten years (2026 through 2036) to operate, maintain, and staff fire and rescue services for the municipalities the authority serves, an estimated $6,520,112 in the first year, per the authority's official ballot language.
Full detailsClinton Community Schools Operating Millage Renewal ProposalLocal · A yes vote renews Clinton Community Schools' operating millage at up to 18.487 mills on non-homestead property in Lenawee and Washtenaw counties for six years (2027 through 2032), an estimated $1,580,000 in 2027 for school operating costs, per the district's official ballot language.
A yes vote renews Clinton Community Schools' operating millage at up to 18.487 mills on non-homestead property in Lenawee and Washtenaw counties for six years (2027 through 2032), an estimated $1,580,000 in 2027 for school operating costs, per the district's official ballot language.
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Who is on the ballot in Washtenaw County, Michigan on November 3, 2026?
Washtenaw County sample ballot 2026: see where the candidates stand on taxes, health care and the environment. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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What ballot questions are on the Washtenaw County ballot?
15 ballot questions: Ann Arbor City Charter Amendment, Street, Bridge, and Sidewalk Repair Tax Renewal; Ann Arbor City Charter Amendment, New Sidewalk Construction Tax Renewal; Ann Arbor City Charter Amendment, Nomination Petition Signature Counting; and more. Each question page explains what a yes vote and a no vote would do.
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