Zeeland Township voters selected political newcomer Dan Kerkstra to represent the Republican Party on the ticket for supervisor Nov. 3.
Kerkstra defeated incumbent and challenger Kerri Bosma, 53.7% to 46.3%, according to unofficial election results. If he succeeds in November (he’s currently unchallenged), he’ll fill a partial term. The role will be up for a four-year term in 2028.
Kerkstra, a local farmer and business owner, announced his campaign in July. He’s been a vocal advocate against the proposed Silver Maple Solar, a 200‑megawatt project on agricultural-zoned land south of I-196 near Ottawa Executive Airport. He owns Advanced Concrete Construction, Kerkstra Farms and Kerkstra Storage and Service Facilities.
Bosma was appointed supervisor by the Zeeland Township Board in January 2026, after the resignation of previous supervisor Tom Oonk — according to reporting from The Zeeland Record. She previously served as a trustee for five years, and unsuccessfully ran against Oonk in August 2024. According to her account on LinkedIn, Bosma is a realtor with City2Shore Real Estate.
— Cassidey Kavathas is the politics and court reporter at The Holland Sentinel. Contact her at ckavathas@hollandsentinel.com. Follow her on X @cassideykava.
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