Genesee County, Michigan ballot, Nov 3, 2026

Office	Candidates
Genesee County Probate Court Non-incumbent	Andrea L. LeGendre Andrea L. LeGendre is running for election for judge of the Genesee County Probate Court in Michigan. Andrea L. LeGendre (Nonpartisan) and Ashley Prew (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for Genesee County Probate Court on November 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook LinkedIn Ballotpedia profile (secondary source) Positions, with sources (3) Background & approach: “I am Andrea LeGendre, an attorney, mother, and lifelong Genesee County resident running for Probate Judge.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Campaign priorities: “I began my legal career in Genesee County Probate Court as law clerk to the late Judge Thomas Gadola, and today I oversee Family and Probate Court matters in the Prosecutor's Office.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Policy focus: “I am passionate about protecting those who are most vulnerable in our community, especially older adults and children.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Ashley Prew Ashley Prew is running for election for judge of the Genesee County Probate Court in Michigan. Andrea L. LeGendre (Nonpartisan) and Ashley Prew (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for Genesee County Probate Court on November 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook LinkedIn Ballotpedia profile (secondary source) Positions, with sources (2) Background & approach: “I am a local attorney raising my two children with my husband, Adam Prew, in Genesee County. I started my legal career during law school at a small law firm that specialized in probate and business law.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Campaign priorities: “As the caregiver for my mother for the last seven years of her life and a probate attorney for about ten years, I understand the struggles those in the probate court face during some of the most difficult times of their life.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Michigan 67th District Court Division 4 Non-incumbent	K.C. Baran Cheryl A. Lopez Cheryl A. Lopez is running for election to the Michigan 67th District Court Division 4. Lopez was on the ballot in the primary on August 4, 2026. K.C. Baran (Nonpartisan) and Cheryl A. Lopez (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for Michigan 67th District Court Division 4 on November 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Ballotpedia profile (secondary source) Positions, with sources (1) Campaign priorities: “I want voters to know that I understand the responsibility that comes with wearing a judicial robe.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Mott Community College Board of Trustees At-large Vote for 2	Steven L. Bentley, Andy Everman, Quentin Groce, Santino Guerra, Lynn S. Hukee, Dawn Muma, Elizabeth Warren, Andrew Watchorn
Atherton Community Schools, At-large Vote for 3	Keith Edgette, Shirl Gates, Timothy Shorkey, Sandra Talbot
Bendle Public Schools, At-large Vote for 3	Deborah Dunsmore, Olivia Kushuba, David Love, Tammy Tracy
Bentley Community School District, At-large Vote for 3	Marisa Downs, Dawn Lee McDaniel, Amanda Mobley, Paul Remington
Birch Run Area Schools, At-large Vote for 2	Ariane Dodak, Steven Ratzlaff, Ryan S. Rigda
Clio Area School District, At-large Vote for 3	Karol Barber, Dianne E. Cotter, Denise Frappier, Maris K. Gilles, Lydia Heine, Lisa Reese, Kim Rinks
Davison Community Schools, At-large Vote for 3	Dave Bowles Nicole Ferguson Holly Halabicky Lauren Hankerd Diane Henry Lauren Jared Diane Rhines Tammy Rhyndress Tim Rutkowski Matthew Smith Matthew Smith earned a high school diploma from Fraser High School and a bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University in 2000. His career experience includes working as a business executive. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Ballotpedia (secondary source)
Durand Area Schools, At-large (Special)	Mandy Marsh vs. Katie Rice
Fenton Area Public Schools, At-large Vote for 2	Brian Eltringham, Carrie Lord, Ryan J. Reece
Flint City School District, At-large Vote for 3	Kasey Calvert, Joyce Ellis-McNeal, Leonard J. Fox, Terae King Jr., Laura Gillespie MacIntyre, Dominique D. McGlown, Meshelle Merritt, Annalissia Padilla
Flushing Community Schools, At-large Vote for 3	Sal Ausiello, Eddie R. Dolgan, Lesly Foreman, Janna Gail Pankey, Ruth A. Riddle
Grand Blanc Community Schools, At-large (Special)	Patricia Jones vs. Tika Logan Tyson
Grand Blanc Community Schools, At-large Vote for 2	Frank Burger, Rocky Lopez, Michelle Mason, Traci M. Owens, Kristy Bearse Ruegsegger, Ambreen Sattar
Kearsley Community Schools, At-large Vote for 3	Chad L. Boggs, Maria Canamore, Michelle Cook, Joseph Jacot, Heidi Wright
LakeVille Community School District, At-large (Special) Vote for 2	Fawn Colombatto, Shaina Maize, Aharon Roberts
Linden Community Schools, At-large Vote for 3	Corena Beardsley, David R. Haney, Shari A. Luck, Jarrod D. Montague, Alexander Moore
Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools, At-large Vote for 3	Stephanie Rowe, Chris Tobias, Arlene Wilborn, Angela Williamson
Swartz Creek Community Schools Board of Education, At-large Vote for 3	Michele M. Clark, Leah Davis, John A. Knickerbocker, Ryan Matthews, Chuck Melki, Vickie Sturgess
Swartz Creek Community Schools Board of Education, At-large (Special) Vote for 3	Josh Davis, Jessica Lanave, Matthew Sortor, Cheryl Stacey, Jenni Wolgast
Mayor of Flint	Tonya Burns vs. Sheldon A. Neeley
Flint City Council Ward 1	Debra J. Coleman vs. Arthur Woodson
Flint City Council Ward 2	LaShawn Johnson vs. Ladel Lewis
Flint City Council Ward 3	Leon El-Alamin vs. Paradise Williams
Flint City council Ward 5	Joel Arnold Joel Arnold is running for election to the Flint City council Ward 5 in Michigan. Arnold was on the ballot in the primary on August 4, 2026. Joel Arnold (Nonpartisan) and DeWaun E. Robinson (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for Flint City council Ward 5 on November 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook LinkedIn Ballotpedia profile (secondary source) Positions, with sources (3) Background & approach: “We need a city government that will fix streets and potholes, repair streetlights, improve public safety, guarantee safe, clean, affordable water, and ensure that we end the toxic, divisive politics that have been the norm in Flint City Hall for too long.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Campaign priorities: “We must reduce crime, blight, and improve economic development. We must work with partner organizations and focus on ensuring that our neighbors have safe, clean neighborhoods and access to quality, high paying jobs.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Policy focus: “I am personally very passionate about affordable housing. Too many Flintstones cannot afford a safe place to live, whether they rent or buy their home.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) DeWaun E. Robinson
Flint City Council Ward 7	Darell Brown vs. Candice Mushatt
Flint City Council Ward 8	Ezekiel Harris Casey Lester Casey Lester is running for election to the Flint City Council Ward 8 in Michigan. Lester was on the ballot in the primary on August 4, 2026. Ezekiel Harris (Nonpartisan) and Casey Lester (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for Flint City Council Ward 8 on November 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign Facebook Ballotpedia profile (secondary source)No campaign site found Positions, with sources (3) Background & approach: “I am a dedicated resident, community advocate, and local business owner with a deep commitment to the future of our city.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Campaign priorities: “Our city budget isn't just numbers on a spreadsheet; it’s a reflection of our priorities. With over seven years of professional experience in regional banking and treasury management, I know how to track every dollar, cut down on wasteful spending, and ensure public funds are handled with total transparency.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Policy focus: “My top priority is neighborhood revitalization, starting with aggressive blight elimination and holding negligent landlords accountable to restore safety and property values.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Gaines Township Board of Trustees At-large (Genesee County) (Special)	Scarlett Oden (D) vs. Danny Waid (R)
Goodrich Village Board of Trustees At-large Vote for 3	Laura Alexander, Chris Caverly, Kevin DeBuck, Shannon McCafferty
Grand Blanc Township Board of Trustees At-large (Genesee County) (Special)	Michelle Ryder (D) vs. Kotie Besser (R) vs. Jerry L. Banks Jr. (Independent)
Linden City Council At-large Vote for 3	Pam Howd, Matthew Mlinarich, Bryan Mulanix, Brenda J. Simons
Mayor of Linden	Brad Dick vs. Jerry Link
Montrose City Council At-large Vote for 3	Todd Baryo, Justin Carter, Ryan Heslop, Mark Richard
Mayor of Mount Morris	Bob Skinner vs. Lila Templeton
Thetford Township Board of Trustees At-large (Genesee County) (Special)	Tammy Batterbee (D) vs. John Congdon (R) vs. Julie Tack (Independent)

Michigan 7th Circuit Court Incumbent: Chris Christenson, Mark W. Latchana, Anthony J. McDowell
Michigan 67th District Court Division 1 Incumbent: David J. Goggins
Michigan 67th District Court Division 2 Incumbent: Jennifer Manley
Michigan 67th District Court Division 3 Incumbent: Vikki Bayeh Haley
Michigan 67th District Court Division 5 Incumbent: David Guinn, Tabitha M. Marsh

Beecher Community School District, At-large (Special): Marvin W. Smoot
Beecher Community School District, At-large: Theresa Marble, Soni Sparks
Byron Area Schools, At-large:
David Harris
David Harris is running for election for an at-large seat of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)
LinkedIn Ballotpedia profile (secondary source)No campaign site found
Richard Whaley
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, At-large: Mary Margaret Gleason-Gidcumb, James Johnson
Durand Area Schools, At-large: Holly Tanner, Xak Zdunic
Fenton Area Public Schools, At-large (Special): Emily Rossmaessler
Genesee School District, At-large: Staci J. Shelton
Goodrich Area Schools, At-large: Courtney Berry, Jeff Brown, Kurt J. Schulte
Lake Fenton Community Schools, At-large: Stefanie Brisbin, Kevin Shrable
LakeVille Community School District, At-large: Tony Bryant, Richard Gulledge, Devin May
Millington Community Schools, At-large: Shannon Bonadurer, Danielle M. Dickson, Nicole Jaruzel
Montrose Community Schools, At-large: Dan Hill, Mary M. Kreider, Nina Priest
Westwood Heights Schools Board of Education, At-large (Special): Lester Fykes

Davison City Council At-large:
Eric Daly
Brenden Hynes
Brenden Hynes is running for election to the Davison City Council At-large in Michigan. Eric Daly (Nonpartisan), Brenden Hynes (Nonpartisan), and Ben Lindstrom (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for Davison City Council At-large on November 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)
Campaign Facebook Ballotpedia profile (secondary source)No campaign site found
Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “My name is Brenden Hynes, and I am currently serving as a member of City Council for the City of Davison since October of 2025.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “I want to help build a greater sense of community within our city. Expansions of youth programs, community resources, and public events where people can meet, interact, and understand one another in person in key to making this place an even greater home.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Background & approach (3): “My name is Brenden Hynes, and I'm running to retain my seat on city council for Davison. I'm initially from Burton, but fell in love with Davison when I purchased my home here in 2022.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Ben Lindstrom
Flint City Council Ward 4: Ramie Yelle
Flint City Council Ward 6: Dakota Starr
Flint City Council Ward 9: Michael J. Harris
Flushing City Council At-large: Kraig Kuehnemund
Flushing City Council District 2: Dane Miller
Mayor of Flushing: Edward Sullivan
Gaines Village President: Valerie DeLauter
Gaines Township Clerk (Genesee County) (Special): Michael VanDusen (R)
Lennon Village Board of Trustees At-large: Lori Grumley, Judy Meadows, Byron D. Vowell
Lennon Village Clerk: Geraldine Terry
Lennon Village President: Barbara BakerOmerod
Lennon Village Treasurer: Larry J. Widigan
Mayor of Montrose: Thomas J. Banks
Mount Morris City Council At-large: Amanda Siel, Charles Smith
Otisville Village Board of Trustees At-large: Sherry L. Hemingway, Trevor Komar, James R. Price
Otisville Village President: John M. Ray
Otter Lake Village Board of Trustees At-large: Ellen Demchak
Otter Lake Village President: David Dorr
Swartz Creek City Council District 1: John A. Knickerbocker
Swartz Creek City Council District 2: Rae Lynn Hicks
Swartz Creek City Council District 3: Nate Henry
Swartz Creek City Council District 4: David E. Spillane
Vienna Township Board of Trustees At-large (Genesee County) (Special): Alan Alguire (D)
Vienna Township Clerk (Genesee County) (Special): Anthony Vettese (R)

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