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Clare County
Michigan
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2026 General Election
November 3, 2026 · in 31 days
Federal
U.S. Senator
Everyone in Clare County votes on this
- Abdul El-SayedDemocratic
- Mike RogersRepublican
- Lydia ChristensenLibertarian
- Tim LongU.S. Taxpayers
- Douglas P. MarshGreen
- Walter P. KristyNatural Law
U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District
Everyone in Clare County votes on this
- Ben AmbroseDemocratic
- Charlotte MagoonGreen
- Richard SillsNatural Law
- John MoolenaarRepublican
State
Governor
Everyone in Clare County votes on this
- Jocelyn BensonDemocratic
- John JamesRepublican
- Anthony HudsonLibertarian
- Donna BrandenburgU.S. Taxpayers
- Douglas CampbellGreen
Secretary of State
Everyone in Clare County votes on this
- Garlin Gilchrist IIDemocratic
- Anthony G. ForliniRepublican
- Christine SloanLibertarian
- Scott E. AughneyU.S. Taxpayers
- Eric BorregardGreen
Attorney General
Everyone in Clare County votes on this
- Eli SavitDemocratic
- Doug LloydRepublican
- Jason DyeLibertarian
- John Perry Ludtke Jr.U.S. Taxpayers
- Jeff PolonowskiGreen
- Doug DernNatural Law
State Senator, 34th District
Everyone in Clare County votes on this
- Tyler LandgrafDemocratic
- Roger HauckRepublican
State Representative, 99th District
If you live in: Arthur Township, Franklin Township, Hamilton Township and Sheridan Township
- David ForgioneDemocratic
- Steven Jacob LullLibertarian
- Mike HoadleyRepublican
State Representative, 100th District
If you live in: City of Clare, City of Harrison, Freeman Township, Frost Township, Garfield Township, Grant Township, Greenwood Township, Hatton Township, Hayes Township, Lincoln Township, Redding Township, Summerfield Township, Surrey Township, Village of Farwell and Winterfield Township
- Tracy RuellDemocratic
- Tom KunseRepublican
Member of the State Board of Education
Everyone in Clare County votes on this
- Terence CollinsRepublican
- Bree MoeggenbergRepublican
- Charles EssnerLibertarian
- William Mohr IIU.S. Taxpayers
- Christine C. SchwartzU.S. Taxpayers
- Wissam CharafeddineGreen
- Mary Anne HeringWorking Class
- Kelli MonroeNatural Law
- Judith PritchettDemocratic
- Tiffany TilleyDemocratic
Regent of the University of Michigan
Everyone in Clare County votes on this
- Amir MakledDemocratic
- Lena EpsteinRepublican
- Michael SchostakRepublican
- Andrew ChadderdonLibertarian
- Kyle MaasU.S. Taxpayers
- Paul BrownDemocratic
Trustee of Michigan State University
Everyone in Clare County votes on this
- Julie MadayRepublican
- Roger VictoryRepublican
- Daniel R. PattersonLibertarian
- Will Tyler WhiteLibertarian
- Janet SangerU.S. Taxpayers
- John SangerU.S. Taxpayers
- John Anthony La PietraGreen
- Yaz OzbekWorking Class
- Brianna ScottDemocratic
- Kelly Tebay ZemkeDemocratic
Governor of Wayne State University
Everyone in Clare County votes on this
- Shereef AkeelDemocratic
- Richard MackDemocratic
- Andy AnuzisRepublican
- Christa MurphyRepublican
- Alex AveryLibertarian
- Jami Van AlstineLibertarian
- Jeff McDonaldU.S. Taxpayers
- Paul M. RaganGreen
- Suzanne RoehrigWorking Class
- Kathleen OakfordNatural Law
Judges & courts
Judge of the Court of Appeals, 4th District · Incumbent position
Everyone in Clare County votes on this
- Michael J. KellyNo party listed
- Allie Greenleaf MaldonadoNo party listed
- Michelle M. RickNo party listed
Judge of the 55th Circuit Court · Incumbent position
Everyone in Clare County votes on this
- Tara S. HoveyNo party listed
Judge of the 80th District Court · Incumbent position
Everyone in Clare County votes on this
- Joshua M. FarrellNo party listed
Justice of the Supreme Court
Everyone in Clare County votes on this
- Thomas W. HoweNo party listed
- Casandra Morse-BillsNo party listed
- Michael WarrenNo party listed
- Jody WhiteNo party listed
- Megan Kathleen CavanaghNo party listed
- Noah P. HoodNo party listed
City, township & village
Mayor, City of Harrison
If you live in: City of Harrison
- Matt StephensonNo party listed
- Daniel F. SullivanNo party listed
President, Village of Farwell
If you live in: Village of Farwell
- Tracey L. JacksonNo party listed
Supervisor, Freeman Township · Partial Term Ending 12/01/2028
If you live in: Freeman Township
- Doug JohnsonRepublican
Supervisor, Redding Township · Partial Term Ending 12/01/2028
If you live in: Redding Township
- Todd JefferyRepublican
Supervisor, Winterfield Township · Partial Term Ending 12/01/2028
If you live in: Winterfield Township
- Shelly LaughlinRepublican
Clerk, Franklin Township · Partial Term Ending 12/01/2028
If you live in: Franklin Township
- Shelly SchultzRepublican
Clerk, Redding Township · Partial Term Ending 12/01/2028
If you live in: Redding Township
- Brooke DanielsRepublican
Clerk, Winterfield Township · Partial Term Ending 12/01/2028
If you live in: Winterfield Township
- Dianna Powell-ReidRepublican
Treasurer, Redding Township · Partial Term Ending 12/01/2028
If you live in: Redding Township
- Kelly M. NurenbergRepublican
Commissioner, City of Clare
If you live in: City of Clare
- Kim Horwood BussellNo party listed
- Damon Francis DuBoisNo party listed
- Carol J. SantiniNo party listed
- Nick WinterNo party listed
Council Member, City of Harrison
If you live in: City of Harrison
- Philip R. DugganNo party listed
- Connie L. HuffmanNo party listed
- Angela J. KelloggNo party listed
Trustee, Frost Township · Partial Term Ending 12/01/2028
If you live in: Frost Township
- Janae VeiteRepublican
Trustee, Redding Township · Partial Term Ending 12/01/2028
If you live in: Redding Township
- Bonnie PierceDemocratic
- Billy LemasterRepublican
Trustee, Surrey Township · Partial Term Ending 12/01/2028
If you live in: Surrey Township and Village of Farwell
- Paul GhinelliRepublican
Trustee, Village of Farwell · 4 Year Term
If you live in: Village of Farwell
- Jeffery LintonNo party listed
- Amanda PfruenderNo party listed
School board
Board of Education Member, Clare Public Schools · 4 Year Term
If you live in: part of Arthur Township, City of Clare, part of Grant Township, part of Hatton Township and Sheridan Township
- Loren Lee ColeNo party listed
- Rick FerkelNo party listed
- Jeffrey C. LethererNo party listed
Board of Education Member, Farwell Area Schools · 6 Year Term
If you live in: part of Freeman Township, Garfield Township, part of Grant Township, Lincoln Township, Surrey Township and Village of Farwell
- Krista Tacey-CaterNo party listed
- Nathan YarhouseNo party listed
Board of Education Member, Farwell Area Schools · Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028
If you live in: part of Freeman Township, Garfield Township, part of Grant Township, Lincoln Township, Surrey Township and Village of Farwell
- John PakledinazNo party listed
Board of Education Member, Harrison Community Schools · 6 Year Term
If you live in: part of Arthur Township, City of Harrison, Franklin Township, Frost Township, Greenwood Township, part of Hamilton Township, part of Hatton Township, Hayes Township, Summerfield Township and part of Winterfield Township
- Mick HaleyNo party listed
- Carrie ShawNo party listed
- Betsy UlickiNo party listed
Board of Education Member, Beaverton Rural Schools · 6 Year Term
If you live in: part of Arthur Township
- Michael DodmanNo party listed
- Samantha OardNo party listed
Board of Education Member, Beaverton Rural Schools · Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028
If you live in: part of Arthur Township
- Tammy GroveNo party listed
Board of Education Member, Gladwin Community Schools · 6 Year Term
If you live in: part of Arthur Township and part of Hamilton Township
- Dan BarrenNo party listed
- Bradly MooreNo party listed
Board of Education Member, McBain Rural Agricultural Schools · 6 Year Term
If you live in: part of Winterfield Township
- Karen J. AbrahamsonNo party listed
- Doug McLainNo party listed
- Rebecca VoelkerNo party listed
Board of Education Member, Evart Public Schools · 6 Year Term
If you live in: part of Freeman Township
- Bre GrabillNo party listed
- Eric SchmidtNo party listed
Board of Education Member, Marion Public Schools · 2 Year Term
If you live in: Redding Township and part of Winterfield Township
- Renaye FewlessNo party listed
- Thomas E. KrauseNo party listed
Board of Trustees Member, Mid Michigan College · 6 Year Term
If you live in: Arthur Township, City of Clare, City of Harrison, Franklin Township, Freeman Township, Frost Township, Garfield Township, Grant Township, Greenwood Township, Hamilton Township, Hatton Township, Hayes Township, Lincoln Township, Sheridan Township, Summerfield Township, Surrey Township and Winterfield Township
- Teola LutskerNo party listed
- Darren MurrayNo party listed
- Timothy S OdykirkNo party listed
- Mark W JannottNo party listed
- Steven T WiesnerNo party listed
Board of Trustees Member, Mid Michigan College · Partial Term Ending 12/31/2030
If you live in: Arthur Township, City of Clare, City of Harrison, Franklin Township, Freeman Township, Frost Township, Garfield Township, Grant Township, Greenwood Township, Hamilton Township, Hatton Township, Hayes Township, Lincoln Township, Sheridan Township, Summerfield Township, Surrey Township and Winterfield Township
- M Onita OlesNo party listed
Ballot issues
9 issues on ballots in Clare County.
Statewide
Cities, villages & townships
Grant Township: road improvement millage renewal
If you live in: Grant Township
Lincoln Township: fire and rescue millage
If you live in: Lincoln Township
Redding Township: library millage (new)
If you live in: Redding Township
Surrey Township: road millage (new)
If you live in: Surrey Township and Village of Farwell
Winterfield Township: road improvement millage renewal
If you live in: Winterfield Township
Every town in Clare County
Each town's page lists the races, candidates and issues on its ballot.
- Arthur Township
- City of Clare
- City of Harrison
- Franklin Township
- Freeman Township
- Frost Township
- Garfield Township
- Grant Township
- Greenwood Township
- Hamilton Township
- Hatton Township
- Hayes Township
- Lincoln Township
- Redding Township
- Sheridan Township
- Summerfield Township
- Surrey Township
- Village of Farwell
- Winterfield Township