Elene Robinson

Glenda Maria McDonald

Joshua LaMere

Shamayim Harris

- A mayor’s job can be different in each city, but they usually make sure city laws are followed, help create and manage the city’s budget, appoint people to boards and committees, and oversee city services like police, fire departments, parks, and public transportation.
- The mayor works with the city council and sometimes helps make decisions by voting.
- They may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. 
- They are elected to a two- or four-year term, depending on the city.

The highest elected official at the city level.

Highland Park

Economic Growth

Public Safety

Economy

Housing & Urban Development

Healthcare

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Franklin D. Jackson, Sr

Khursheed Ash-Shafii

Koron J. Wilkerson

- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City council members may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

Gary A. Leininger

Kathy Schmitt

Robert K. Eichler

Wesley Wickham

- A road commissioner is an elected or appointed official responsible for overseeing the construction, maintenance, and operation of county roads and transportation infrastructure in Michigan.
- Road commissioners serve on a county road commission board, which governs county road agencies.
- In counties with elected road commissioners, commissioners generally serve six-year staggered terms.
- Candidates for elected road commissioner positions must be qualified electors and residents of the county they serve.

An official who oversees county roads and transportation infrastructure.

Hillsdale

Public Transportation

Thomas Leo Helppi

- A township trustee is an elected member of the township board and serves as a legislative and policy-making official in township government.
- Township trustees help develop, review, and vote on township ordinances, resolutions, budgets, contracts, and other township business.
- Township boards in Michigan generally consist of the supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and either two or four trustees, depending on the township’s population.
- Trustees are elected at-large, meaning they represent the entire township rather than specific districts.
- Township trustees serve four-year terms. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a registered voter and resident of the township for at least 30 days before the election.

A township board member who votes on local budgets, policies, and local services.

Calumet

Amy Skewes

- A township treasurer is an elected township official responsible for managing township finances and maintaining custody of township funds.
- Township boards in Michigan generally consist of the supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and either two or four trustees, depending on the township’s population.
- Township treasurers are elected at-large, meaning they represent the entire township rather than individual districts.
- Township treasurers serve four-year terms. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a registered voter and resident of the township for at least 30 days before the election.

An official who manages township funds, taxes, and financial records.

Portage

Taxes

Financial Management

Donald E. Maki

Hancock

Nolan Miles

- A drain commissioner is an elected county official responsible for overseeing drainage infrastructure and stormwater management systems in Michigan.
- The office works with local governments, engineers, contractors, state agencies, and property owners on water management and infrastructure planning.
- Drain commissioners are elected countywide in Michigan counties that maintain the office.
- Drain commissioners generally serve four-year terms and may run for reelection.
- Candidates must be qualified electors and residents of the county they represent.

An official who manages county drainage, stormwater, and flood control systems.

Houghton

Janelle Datto

- A township clerk is an elected township official responsible for maintaining official township records and overseeing administrative functions.
- Township boards in Michigan generally consist of the supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and either two or four trustees, depending on the township’s population.
- Township clerks are elected at-large, meaning they represent the entire township rather than specific districts.
- Township clerks serve four-year terms. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a registered voter and resident of the township for at least 30 days before the election.

An official who manages township records, elections, and official documents.

Election Oversight

Administration

Marty Raffaelli

Shelly Scholtz

Rubicon

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2026 Michigan General Election

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2026 Michigan Primary Election

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2026 Michigan candidates

Highland Park Mayor

4 candidates

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Highland Park City Council Member, District 3, Seat 3

3 candidates

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Hillsdale Road Commissioner, Republican Primary

4 candidates

Houghton Township Trustee, Calumet, Republican Primary

1 candidate

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Houghton Township Treasurer, Portage, Republican Primary

1 candidate

Houghton Township Trustee, Hancock, Republican Primary

1 candidate

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Houghton Drain Commissioner, Democratic Primary

1 candidate

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Houghton Township Clerk, Portage, Republican Primary

1 candidate

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Houghton Township Trustee, Portage, Republican Primary

1 candidate

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Huron Township Treasurer, Rubicon, Republican Primary

1 candidate