Joshua is from Lansing Township, Michigan. He attended Western Michigan University. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science, complemented by a minor in economics, from Western Michigan University and a master’s degree in public administration with a focus on public management–state agency administration from Western Michigan University. He lives with his wife, Justina, and their two children, Joshua Jr. and Jillian, in Delta Township. He attends St. Gerard Catholic Church.

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Joshua Lyman is from Lansing Township, Michigan. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Western Michigan University and a master’s degree in public administration from Western Michigan University. He lives with his wife, Justina, and their two children. He attends St. Gerard Catholic Church.

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Joshua currently works as an Associate Lobbyist for The WinMatt Group, a position he has held since November 2023. Prior to this, he spent over four years working in the Michigan State Legislature, serving as the Director of External Affairs for the Office of the Speaker, and as a Legislative Aide. He also worked as a Professional Instructor at Western Michigan University.

Joshua I. Lyman is currently a Trustee on the Delta Township Board. He was appointed in March 2025 and is serving his first term.

Joshua is currently a Trustee on the Delta Township Board. He was appointed in March 2025 and is serving his first term.

2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

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Republican

Supports providing more support for local companies and their unions, and wants to redirect funds to an understaffed and underpaid Fire Department.

- Supports providing more support for local companies and their unions, and wants to redirect funds to an understaffed and underpaid Fire Department.

Economy

Supports updating existing local parks before starting any new projects.

- Supports updating existing local parks before starting any new projects.

Public Services

For Candidate Joshua Lyman on Issue public-safety: Prefers to address wasteful spending in the Police Department by seeking resources from other areas.

Prefers to address wasteful spending in the Police Department by seeking resources from other areas.

- Prefers to address wasteful spending in the Police Department by seeking resources from other areas.

Public Safety

As of May 4, 2026, Joshua Lyman did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

For Candidate Joshua Lyman on Issue Transportation & Infrastructure: Prioritizes competitive bidding opportunities on local development projects and a rigid review of township spending.

Prioritizes competitive bidding opportunities on local development projects and a rigid review of township spending.

- Prioritizes competitive bidding opportunities on local development projects and a rigid review of township spending.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Joshua Lyman

As of May 4, 2026, Joshua Lyman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- 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.