This article is intended to be a resource for registered voters in Hillsdale County for the primary and general elections of 2026, taking place Aug. 4 and Nov. 3. This page will be updated as candidates announce their campaigns, and again following the results of the primary.
In addition to the local races listed below, statewide decisions include governor, secretary of state, attorney general and a seat in the U.S. Senate.
All information is according to official announcements from candidates and county-based election records.
U.S. House of Representatives (Two-Year Term)
Fifth District
Region: Full — Hillsdale County, Branch County, Cass County, Jackson County, Lenawee County, Monroe County and St. Joseph County
Incumbent: Rep. Tim Walberg (R–Tipton)
Filing Deadline: For write-in Aug. 4, July 24. For write-in Nov. 3, Oct. 23.
Candidates:
Michigan Senate (Four-Year Term)
16th District
Region: Partial — Hillsdale County, Lenawee County and Monroe County
Incumbent: Sen. Joseph Bellino Jr. (R–Monroe)
Filing Deadline: For write-in Aug. 4, July 24. For write-in Nov. 3, Oct. 23.
Candidates:
17th District
Region: Full — Branch County, Cass County and St. Joseph County. Partial — Hillsdale County, Berrien County, Calhoun County and Jackson County
Incumbent: Sen. Jonathan Lindsey (R–Coldwater)
Filing Deadline: For write-in Aug. 4, July 24. For write-in Nov. 3, Oct. 23.
Candidates:
Michigan House of Representatives (Two-Year Term)
35th District
Region: Full — Hillsdale County, Branch County and Hudson
Incumbent: Rep. Jennifer Wortz (R–Quincy)
Filing Deadline: For write-in Aug. 4, July 24. For write-in Nov. 3, Oct. 23.
Candidates:
Hillsdale County 1st Circuit Court Judge
Incumbents: Sara Lisznyai
Candidates: Lisznyai is seeking re-election unopposed.
Hillsdale County 2B District Court Judge
Incumbents: Megan Stiverson
Candidates: Stiverson is seeking re-election unopposed.
Hillsdale Mayor (Four-Year Term)
Incumbent: Scott Sessions
Candidates:
Hillsdale City Council Ward 1 (Four-Year Term)
Incumbents: Greg Stuchell (Term Limited)
Candidates:
Hillsdale City Council Ward 2 (Four-Year Term)
Incumbents: Will Morrisey (Term Limited)
Candidates:
Hillsdale City Council Ward 3 (Four-Year Term)
Incumbents: Gary Wolfram
Candidates:
Hillsdale City Council Ward 4 (Four-Year Term)
Incumbents: Joshua Paladino
Candidates:
Proposals
Hillsdale County E-911 Surcharge Renewal
Voters will consider a surcharge of up to $3 per month on all eligible devices to help fund operation of the Hillsdale County 911 Emergency Dispatch System.
Allen Township Road and Bridge Millage
Voters will consider a road and bridge maintenance proposal of 0.5 mills for eight years.
Camden Township Fire Protection Millage
Voters will consider a fire protection millage of 0.75 mills for 10 years.
Wright Township Roads and Bridges Millage
Voters will consider 2 mills for seven years of maintenance and improvements on roads and bridges.
Litchfield Community Schools Operating and Sinking Fund Renewals
Voters will consider a non-homestead operating millage renewal of 18.2859 mills for eight years. Of note, the district can’t levy more than 18 mills. Voters will also consider a sinking fund millage renewal of 0.7308 mills for four years.
Waldron Area Schools Operating Millage Renewal
Voters will consider a non-homestead operating millage at 18.9193 mills for four years. Of note, the district can’t levy more than 18 mills.
Homer Community School District Bond Proposal
Voters will consider a general obligation unlimited tax bond proposal not to exceed $11.92 million. The proposal would provide funding for building and site-related improvements.
Hudson Area Schools Operating Millage Proposal
Voters will consider renewing a non-homestead operating millage proposal of 17.8412 mills, plus a restoration of 0.5 mills, for six years. Of note, the district can’t levy more than 18 mills.
North Adams Community Memorial Library Millage Renewal
Voters will consider renewal of a 0.63-mill levy for 10 years.
— Contact reporter Corey Murray at cmurray@hillsdale.net or follow him on X, formerly Twitter, at @cmurrayhdn.
This article originally appeared on Hillsdale Daily News: Everything you need to know before the primaries in Hillsdale County
Reporting by Corey J. Murray, Hillsdale Daily News / Hillsdale Daily News
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