Be a Voter! A Nonpartisan Resource for the August 4, 2026 Primary Election
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Candidates
List of candidates has been compiled to the best of our ability. If a candidate’s name or
official site is not listed, please contact our webmaster to request a candidate be added
upon review. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order
*Indicates incumbent candidate
STATE PRIMARY - VOTE ONLY 1 PARTY SECTION
Michigan Governor
(D) Jocelyn Benson
(D) Christopher Robert Swanson
(R) Mike Cox
(R) John James
(R) Perry Johnson
(R) Aric Nesbitt (campaign withdrawn)
United States Senator
Vote for not more than 1
(D) Abdul El-Sayed
(D) Mallory McMorrow (campaign withdrawn)
(D) Haley Stevens
(R) Mike Rogers
Representative in Congress - 6 th District
Vote for not more than 1
(D) Debbie Dingell*
(R) Heather Smiley
State Senator – 8th District
Vote for not more than 1
(D) Dayna Polehanki*
Representative in State Legislature – 21st District
Vote for not more than 1
(D) Kelly Breen*
(R) Ross Barranco
Representative in State Legislature – 22nd District
Vote for not more than 1
(D) Lisa McIntyre
(R) Casey J. Noce
Representative in State Legislature – 23rd District
Vote for not more than 1
(D) Jason Morgan*
(R) Miriam Corvino
Wayne County Executive
Vote for not more than 1
(D) Warren C. Evans*
(D) Sigmunt John Szczepkowski, Jr.
(R) Michael A. Evans
NONPARTISAN SECTION
Judge of Circuit Court – 6th Circuit Court
Non-Incumbent Position
Vote for not more than 1
Nadine Renee Hatten
Victoria King
Lisa Marie Neilson
Judge of Probate Court – Oakland County Probate Court
Non-Incumbent Position
Vote for not more than 1
Elisabeth Dery
Jessica Ann Hallmark
Sheila Calvary Worthy-Williams
PROPOSAL SECTION
Wayne County Transit Authority Proposal
A proposal to authorize the Wayne County Transit Authority to levy a millage for the purpose of funding public transportation services in Wayne County, including operating, maintaining, improving, and expanding transit services; creating and expanding new fixed routes for bus service connecting local communities; expanding transportation services for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and the general public to access healthcare, education, and other daily needs.
The millage would be levied at a maximum rate of 0.9831 mills (0.98 cents per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of 10 years beginning with the 2026 tax year levy and ending with the 2035 tax year levy.
This millage would replace an expiring millage levied by the Wayne County Transit Authority supporting the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (“SMART”).
If this new millage is approved and levied, revenue will be distributed to Wayne County, SMART, Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT), and other community and regional transit providers. It is estimated that $57,616,329.00 will be collected in the first year.
Should this proposal be adopted?
Northville Public Schools Operating Millage Proposal
This proposal will replace expiring millage and allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance.
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Northville Public Schools, Wayne, Oakland and Washtenaw Counties, Michigan, be increased by 20 mills ($20.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2027 to 2036, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2027 is approximately $11,776,352 (this millage replaces millage that will expire with the 2026 tax levy)?
Charter Township of Northville Public Safety, Parks, Senior and Youth Services, and General Operating Millage Renewal
To renew the millage last authorized in 2020, shall the Charter Township of Northville be authorized to continue levying this millage at the 2025 rollback rate of 7.2054 mills (about $ 7.21 per $1,000 of taxable valuation) for eight (8) more years (2027 through 2034, inclusive) to be used for and allocated as follows: Public Safety, 6.3447 mills, Parks, Senior and Youth Services 0.7452 mills and General Operating 0.1155 mills? This renewal is estimated to generate $ 22,588,000 in 2027.
Ballotpedia.org – An encyclopedia of American politics that delivers unbiased information to educate and inspire American voters.
Project Vote Smart – A nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office.
Vote411.org – One-stop shop for everything to be an informed voter, from checking registration to candidate information.
Office of the City of Northville Clerk - Official website for elections in the city of Northville
Office of the Northville Township Clerk - Official website for elections in Northville Township
Office of Oakland County Clerk – Official website for elections in Oakland County
Office of Wayne County Clerk – Official website for elections in Wayne County
State of Michigan Election Information – Secretary of State website, quick and easy way to find candidate filings, general election information, and to verify if you are registered to vote in Michigan.
Federal Voting Assistance Program - Federal voting assistance for service members, their families, and overseas citizens. Provides access to election officials and voting assistance officers to help navigate the absentee voting process.
Presidential Election Process - Learn about the Presidential election process, including the Electoral College, caucuses and primaries, and the national conventions. The Federal Government has developed a glossary of common terms used during election seasons. Perfect for new voters.
Federal Election Commission - Official United States Government website that tracks campaign finance and donations.
Michigan Campaign Finance – Searchable database for campaign contributions and spending in the state of Michigan.
Annenberg Political Fact Check - Designed to help voters by “monitoring the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases.” Updated even when it is not election season. Includes information on special interest groups behind television ads.
Center for Public Integrity - A well-documented investigative journalism organization and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 2014 & 2017.
Politifact - A fact-checking website founded by editors of Time Magazine and in conjunction with Congressional Quarterly.
BallotReady – A nonpartisan site that allows you to build your ballot by diving into every candidate and referendum on your ballot including candidate’s backgrounds, stances on issues, and experience.
BestColleges.com Student Voting Guide – A nonpartisan guide designed for college students. Includes a bipartisan key issues guide and voter registration information for each state.
League of Women Voters – A nonpartisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
ProCon.org – Pros and Cons of Current Issues – Feeling overwhelmed by all the issues being debated during the 2020 Presidential Election? Start here! ProCon.org is a nonprofit nonpartisan public charity that use professional researchers and rigorous editorial standards.
TurboVote – A tool that makes voting easy by sending text or email messages verifying voter registration status, reminders about important election deadlines, and polling place location. Developed by the nonpartisan group Democracy Works.
This page is compiled and maintained by librarians at the Northville District Library.
Links to political parties and/or campaign websites are for informational purposes only and do not in any way constitute an endorsement.