2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

Democrat

Nonpartisan

Republican

Economy

Public Services

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Curtis Jo Barker

Pavel Tantchev

Graham Shirley

- 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.

Coldwater

Economic Growth