To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the GENERAL ELECTION will be held in Richmond Township, County of Macomb, State of Michigan on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at the places of holding the Election in Richmond Township as indicated below.
EARLY VOTING SITE FOR PRECINCT 1 AND PRECINCT 2: Located at Richmond Township Hall, 34900 School Section Road, Richmond, MI. DATES AND TIMES EARLY VOTING ONLY: Saturday, October 24, 2026 consecutive to Sunday, October 31, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
RICHMOND TOWNSHIP ELECTION DAY, TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 3, 2026 PRECINCTS:
Precinct 1
Richmond Township Hall
34900 School Section, Richmond, MI 48062
Precinct 2
Richmond Township Senior Center
75701 Memphis Ridge Road, Richmond MI 48062
All precincts are handicap accessible. Voting instructions are available in alternative formats. Contact your Clerk’s office for details. Please note that “photo identification” requirement implemented per Michigan Election Law, requires voters appearing at polling locations to present picture identification, or sign an affidavit if they do not have picture identification with them.
ELECTION DAY: THE POLLS for the November General Election will be open at 7:00 a.m. and will remain open until 8:00 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE at the General Election on November 3, 2026, the following offices will appear on the ballot:
State: Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General
Congressional: The United State Senator, and Representative in Congress 9th District
Legislative: State Senator 25 District and Representative in State Legislature 65th District
State Boards: Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University
County: County Executive and County Commission 1st District – Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028
Judicial: Justice of Supreme Court, Judge of Court of Appeals 2nd District Incumbent Position, Judge of Circuit Court 16th Circuit Incumbent Position, Judge of Circuit Court 16th Circuit Non-Incumbent Position, Judge of Probate Court Incumbent Position, and Judge of District Court 42nd District 1st Division Incumbent Position
Community College: Board of Trustee Member Macomb Community College
Local School District: Board Member – Richmond Community Schools
Board Member – Armada Community Schools
Board Member – Memphis Community Schools –
6-year term
Board Member – Memphis Community Schools –
Partial Term Ending 12/31/2030
Board Member – Memphis Community Schools –
Partial Term Ending 12/21/2028
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE at the General Election on November 3, 2026, the following proposals will appear on the ballot:
State: Proposal 2026-1 – A proposal to convene a constitutional
convention for the purpose of drafting a general revision of
the state constitution. Yes or No
Proposal 2026-2- initiated law to prohibit campaign
contributions from certain regulated utilities and apply
campaign finance laws and to additional types of political
communications. – Yes or No
County: Proposal – Macomb County Veterans’ Millage – Yes or No
If approved, this proposal will levy for four (4) years, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030, 0.0690 mills by Macomb County that expires in 2026. This will continue funding the financial aid and services for Macomb County veterans and support the administration of the Macomb County Department of Veteran Affairs and Macomb County Veteran Affairs Commission. Shall the 0.0690 millage be renewed and restore the remaining 0.0017 mills that was reduced due to required rollback, for a total authorized rate of 0.0690 mills for the years 2027 through 2030, (6.9 cents per $1,000 of taxable value), be levied for four (4) years, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 inclusive, by Macomb County on taxable real and personal property for the purpose of providing financial aid and services for Macomb County Veterans and to support the administration of the Macomb County Department of Veterans Affairs and Macomb County Veterans Affairs Commission? It is estimated that a levy of 0.0690 mills will raise approximately $2,877,813 in the first calendar year of the levy. For example, on a property having a residential market value of $100,000 (estimated taxable value of $50,000), 0.0690 mills would be $3.45 of levied tax annually.
Proposal – Public Transportation Millage – Yes or No
A 0.95 mill tax ($0.95 per $1,000 of taxable value) was previously approved by the voters for tax years 2022 through 2026 for the purpose of supporting the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) in providing a public transportation system serving older adults, persons with disabilities, and the general public of Macomb County. That millage is scheduled to expire after 2026. This proposal would authorize a new 0.94 mill tax to replace the previously approved and expiring millage. The new 0.94 mill tax for tax years 2027 through 2031, inclusive (five (5) years), is to provide funds for public transportation services serving older adults, persons with disabilities, and the general public of Macomb County. If approved, this millage rate would raise approximately $39,204,999 in the first year. Revenue from the millage shall be disbursed to SMART and to the following: the Townships of Armada, Bruce, Chesterfield, Clinton, Harrison, Lenox, Macomb, Ray, Richmond, Shelby, and Washington; the Cities of Center Line, Eastpointe, Fraser, Grosse Pointe Shores Village, Memphis, Mount Clemens, New Baltimore, Richmond, Roseville, Saint Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Utica, and Warren; and the Villages of Armada, New Haven, and Romeo, and shall be used by those entities to accomplish the purposes of the millage. Each of the respective local units of government would receive 12.5% of the ad valorem tax collections raised by this millage from their respective jurisdictions to provide them funds for public transportation services serving older adults, persons with disabilities, and the general public. For the purpose of providing funds in support of public transportation serving older adults, persons with disabilities, and the general public, shall the limitation on the amount of taxes assessed on taxable property located within Macomb County, be established at .94 mills for tax years 2027 through 2031, inclusive (five (5) years)?
Authority: Renewal of Macomb County Zoological Authority Millage
in Support of the Detroit Zoo – Yes or No
In 2008 and 2016, pursuant to Public Act 49 of 2008, Macomb County voters renewed a 10-year property tax millage to fund zoological services through the Macomb County Zoological Authority, supporting animal care for more than 2,000 animals and 200 species, educational and senior programs, and facility maintenance at the Detroit Zoo. To continue providing these services, the Authority seeks to renew and restore the millage to the originally voter-approved rate of 0.10 mill (10 cents per $1,000 of taxable value). This proposal would renew the millage at 0.0922 mill and restore the remaining 0.0078 mill that was reduced due to required rollback, for a total authorized rate of 0.10 mill on taxable real and personal property for ten (10) years. If approved, the millage rate would be unchanged from those approved by voters in 2008 and 2016. Funds will be disbursed to the Authority and transferred to the Detroit Zoo as permitted by law. All funds are subject to annual independent audits. It is estimated that $3,845,426 will be collected in the first year. Do you approve the renewal and restoration of the levy of 0.10 mill on all taxable property in Macomb County for a period of ten (10) years, from 2028 through 2037?
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Richmond Township will be open to the public Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to process absentee ballot requests ONLY. Friday, October 30, 2026 is the last day an absent voter ballot can be mailed via First Class mail. On Monday, November 2, 2026 absentee ballots must be voted in person at the clerk’s office up until 4:00 p.m.
Cathy LaFontaine
Richmond Township Clerk
Publish: 10/14/26