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Ionia County sets special election to fill District 3 vacancy
Summary
The Ionia County Board of Commissioners approved calling a special election to fill the District 3 vacancy, scheduling a primary for Aug. 4, 2026, and a general election for Nov. 3, 2026, under MCL 46.413.
The Ionia County Board of Commissioners voted March 24 to call a special election to fill the District 3 vacancy, setting a primary for August 4, 2026, and a general election for November 3, 2026. County Administrator Chad Shaw presented the recommendation citing state law MCL 46.413, and Commissioner Gordon Kelley moved the motion, which carried by voice vote.
The action implements statutory timing requirements for filling county board vacancies. No roll-call tally was recorded in the minutes; the board recorded the motion as carried by voice vote. The decision will place the contested seat on the August and November ballots for 2026 as specified in the motion.
