Your Kent County ballot

OfficeCandidates
Grand Rapids Community College Board of Trustees At-large
Vote for 2
Jamie Gordon, Brandy Lovelady Mitchell, Tim Russ
Byron Center Public Schools, At-large
Vote for 3
Jeff Black
Shannon Smith
Amber Swift
Thalia Tilma
Ashley Upchurch

Ashley Upchurch is running for election for an at-large seat of the Byron Center Public Schools in Michigan. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I'm Ashley Upchurch, a working mom, wife, and proud parent of two daughters attending Byron Center Public Schools.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “I believe effective leadership means listening to different perspectives, asking thoughtful questions, and balancing community input with facts and data.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I'm most passionate about public education and the role strong schools play in the long-term success of our students and communities.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Brad Wiechertjes
Cedar Springs Public Schools, At-large
Vote for 4
Heidi Armock
Richard Bell
Mistie Bowser
Jenna Hess

Jenna Hess is running for election to the Cedar Springs Public Schools, At-large in Michigan. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am a West Michigan native, and my family and I have called Cedar Springs home since 2015. Over the past decade, this community and Cedar Springs Public Schools have been a wonderful place for my three daughters to grow, learn, and thrive.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “A Blank Canvas of Options for Every Child My work in higher education over the past 16 years has identified for me that education is truly a lifelong developmental process.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “Shared Governance & Collaborative Leadership I fully appreciate how a leadership structure that is based on developing agreement between its members can result in stronger, more effective decisions.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Alexandra I. Hudson
April Patin
AnneMarie Slater
Forest Hills Public Schools, At-large
Vote for 2
Claire Horlings, Brian Spratke, Maggie Terryn
Grand Rapids Public Schools, At-large
Vote for 5
Antoinette Chapman
Tommy Doles
William Hugh Dykstra
Amaad Hardy

Amaad Hardy is running for election for an at-large seat of the Grand Rapids Public Schools in Michigan. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I’m a product of Grand Rapids Public Schools, where I spent all but one year of my schooling, and I earned a Bachelor of Science from Western Michigan University.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “I don't believe that pay alone won’t solve retention, so I want to work on it from two directions.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I believe they’re connected, and that families do better when they can afford to stay in their neighborhoods, local businesses have a fair chance to compete, and schools are strong.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Robert Hovenkamp
Carlos Kulas-Dominguez
Lisa Lint
Ismalis Nunez
Diana Riley
Jose Rodriguez
Tino Scott
Josh Sherry
Aarie Wade
Diana L. Wallace
Kimberley Williams
Grandville Public Schools, At-large
Vote for 3
Emily Berlin, Nick Brock, Amy Campbell, Gregory D. Warsen, Roger Whisman
Kenowa Hills Public Schools, At-large
Vote for 4
Tracey Hart, Don Munn, Eric John Roberts, Danielle Roberts, Shannon Robertson, Angela Schultz
Lowell Area Schools, At-large
Vote for 3
Jared Blough, Jennifer Dougherty, Patrick D. Nugent, Jake Tjapkes
Northview Public Schools, At-large
Vote for 2
Jake Conway, Valerie Endres, Matthew J. Nibbelink, William Wiarda
Rockford Public Schools school board, At-large (Special)Christie Ramsey vs. Megan Romano
Rockford Public Schools school board, At-large
Vote for 3
Jarrod W. Folsom
Lissa Geglio-Weidenfeller
Josh Hall

Josh Hall is running for election for an at-large seat of the Rockford Public Schools school board in Michigan. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “My name is Josh Hall. And I am visiting you this evening to introduce myself as a candidate for the Rockford Public Schools Board of Education.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “Transparency: I am running so Rockford residents get a school board that works in public. Transparency means board packets released early enough so people can actually read them, free speech in the meeting, and real engagement.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am passionate about school safety having been intimately involved with behavioral-based threat assessment methodology and force protection for 20 years in the Army.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Jason P. Peterson
Miguel Quintanilla
Brian Vella
Emily Whalen
Sparta Area Schools Board of Education, At-large
Vote for 3
Timothy A. Driscoll, Kim Eluskie, Julie Johnston, Mary Sanford
Wyoming Public Schools, At-large
Vote for 3
Danielle Burzynski, Theresa Lantz, Lisa Manley, Craig P. Popma
Alpine Township Board of Trustees At-large (Kent County) (Special)Thomas Wiles (D) vs. Stephanie Ginsberg (R)
Grand Rapids City ComptrollerDavid Bulkowski vs. Max Frantz
Grand Rapids City Council Ward 1
Lindsey Perez-Plescher

Lindsey Perez-Plescher is running for election to the Grand Rapids City Council Ward 1 in Michigan. Perez-Plescher was on the ballot in the primary on August 4, 2026. Lindsey Perez-Plescher (Nonpartisan) and Steve Tibbe (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for Grand Rapids City Council Ward 1 on November 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (2)
Campaign priorities: “As a mother of a teenager and toddler, I spend a LOT of time at our local parks. As a therapist I see the detriment excessive screentime is having on a whole generation of children.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Steve Tibbe
Grand Rapids City Council Ward 2Bryan Cody vs. Lisa Knight
Sand Lake Village PresidentDaniel Hula vs. Justin Van Etten
Sparta Village Board of Trustees At-large
Vote for 3
David Cumings, Amy Elliott, Sarah Fischer, Christina Owens, Tom Peoples, Christine Robinson
Sparta Village PresidentRicky Johnson vs. Robert Whalen
Walker City Commission Ward 1 (Special)Bruce de Wit vs. Thomas Knapp
Wyoming City Commission At-large
Vote for 2
Rob Arnoys
Renee Hill
Cassandra Kawka-Vlahos
Daniel Rivera

Daniel Rivera is running for election to the Wyoming City Commission At-large in Michigan. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am a lifelong Wyoming resident with deep roots in our community and a strong commitment to public service.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “Transparent, Responsible Leadership: I will build on that momentum with honesty, accessibility, and strong fiscal stewardship.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am passionate about strengthening local democracy and ensuring residents have a real voice in city decisions through transparency and meaningful community engagement.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Wyoming City Council Ward 1Kyle Brethauer vs. Amy Jo Duzan

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