2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

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Christina is a resident of Marshall Township in Calhoun County, Michigan. She holds a PhD in Genetics and Genomics from Duke University and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from North Carolina State University.

Christina's campaign for Township Trustee in Marshall Township is her first run for office.

Christina is currently a secretary for the Marshall Township Planning Commission as well as an epigenetic epidemiologist for RTI International. She previously worked as a research scholar for the Duke Molecular Physiology Institute and as a postdoctoral fellow for NIEHS.

As of May 5, 2026, Christina Markunas did not have a website or any information online.

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Adamantly opposes the "megasite" development in Marshall Township due to concerns over environmental impact, loss of historic farmland, and lack of transparency.

Proposes the creation of a State Park in Calhoun County as an alternative to industrial development.

- Adamantly opposes the "megasite" development in Marshall Township due to concerns over environmental impact, loss of historic farmland, and lack of transparency.
- Proposes the creation of a State Park in Calhoun County as an alternative to industrial development.

Energy & the Environment

Ethics & Conduct

Christina Markunas

Felton Pierre

Graham Shirley

Joanna Johnson is a resident of Marshall Township, where she lives with her husband. 

Joanna is currently chairperson for the Marshall Township Planning Commission and a member of the Michigan Infrastructure Council. She was previously managing director for the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County.

Joanna is currently a member of the Marshall Township Planning Commission.

Planning Commission — Marshall Township - Calhoun County ...

As of May 5, 2026, Joanna I. Johnson did not have a website or any information online.

Joanna I. Johnson

As of May 5, 2026, Joanna I. Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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.

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