Your Livingston County ballot

Background & approach: “Experience and Reputation Matters, with over 25 years of experience serving my clients in all of the courts in Livingston County and many other counties, with cases primarily in circuit courts, I have a proven track record to be the next 44th Circuit Court Judge.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Campaign priorities: “Judges interpret and apply the law as drafted by our legislatures, Judges do not legislate. Community Center Justice: The court serves our community, not just cases.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Policy focus: “Approving policy and procedures for the practice of law to better serve my community. I was elected by my peers for a 3-yr term on the State Bar of Michigan Family Law Council.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Campaign priorities: “We need to quickly shift our curriculum to an AI resilient approach. The job market (and therefore opportunities) are changing faster than ever before, and we need to make sure Brighton Area Schools students are prepared: 1.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Background & approach: “I was elected to the Hartland Board of Education in 2024 for a two-year term. I am the only sitting Trustee running for re-election in 2026.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Policy focus: “I am passionate about making sure that occurs in Hartland.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Background & approach: “My name is Joe Wallace, 40, and I am a lifelong Hartland resident, starting with my preschool days at the Hartland Childcare center to graduation from Hartland High School in 2004.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Campaign priorities: “I always try to see all sides of every situation and put myself in other’s shoes, evaluating it from multiple points of view to understand the full picture, not just from my own individual perspective.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Policy focus: “I believe it's the board's job to absorb that pressure, not pass it down. A good board sets policy through a calm, transparent process, engages the community respectfully, and then stands between that noise and the classroom — so teachers and staff aren't the ones left managing it.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Background & approach: “My name is Brandon Barefield. I have been a Livingston resident for 23 years.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Campaign priorities: “To improve scores and academic performance, we must support our educators. We have to ensure they have the training and resources necessary to help students navigate various paths to success.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Policy focus: “As a board member, I will prioritize building strong partnerships between families, teachers, and administrators built on mutual respect.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Background & approach: “I am currently serving my tenth year on the Howell School Board, where I’ve had the honor of serving as Treasurer, Vice President, and President.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Campaign priorities: “Proven, Experienced Leadership Ten years on the Howell School Board has given me an opportunity to give back to my community in a meaningful way.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Policy focus: “I’m deeply passionate about protecting K-12 funding and making sure Michigan’s School Aid Fund is used for its intended purpose, our students, not a patch for other budget priorities in Lansing.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))