NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: The Kalamazoo County Townships of Brady, Charleston, Climax, Comstock, Cooper, Kalamazoo, Oshtemo, Pavilion, Prairie Ronde, Richland, Ross, Schoolcraft, Texas, and Wakeshma, and the Cities of Galesburg, Kalamazoo, Parchment and Portage; the Barry County Townships of Barry, Johnstown, and Prairieville; the Calhoun County Townships of Bedford, and Leroy, and the City of Battle Creek; the St. Joseph County townships of Leonidas, Mendon, and Park; and the Van Buren County Townships of Almena and Antwerp.
COUNTY OF KALAMAZOO, BARRY, CALHOUN, ST. JOSEPH, AND VAN BUREN
STATE OF MICHIGAN
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the above named jurisdictions who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Township or City Clerk; the Office of the appropriate County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency, or online at www.Michigan.gov/Voterregistration. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, April 20, 2026.
After Monday, April 20, 2026, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the locations listed below. Before visiting the office, please confirm office hours by visiting the appropriate website or calling the office. You may register to vote online or download a registration form that can be mailed to the Township or City Clerk by visiting www.Michigan.Gov/Vote.
KALAMAZOO COUNTY
Brady Township
www.bradytwp.org
13123 Townline St. Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 649-1813
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop Box located at the Township Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday, May 3 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Charleston Township
www.charlestontownship.org
1499 South 38th St. Galesburg, MI 49053
(269) 665-7805
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Drop Box located at the Township Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Climax Township
www.climaxtownship.org
110 North Main St. Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-4103
Monday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Tuesday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop Box located at the Township Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Comstock Township
www.comstockmi.gov
5858 King Highway Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 381-2360
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Wednesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am-12:00 pm
Drop Box located at Township Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Cooper Township
www.coopertwp.org
1590 West D Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 382-0223
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop Box located at Township Hall in the brick wall right of front door, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Kalamazoo Township
www.ktwp.org
1720 Riverview Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 381-8082
Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Drop Box is located at the Township Hall to the right of the entrance doors, available 24 hours. Additional drop box location: Westwood Fire Station, 1310 Nichols Road, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Oshtemo Township
www.oshtemo.org
7275 West Main St. Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 375-4260
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Closed daily from 1 pm – 2 pm for lunch
Drop Box located at the Township Hall is walk up or drive up, available 24 hours
Drop box located in the lobby of the Township Hall is available during business hours
Additional drop box location: Oshtemo Community Center, 6407 Parkview Ave, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Pavilion Township
www.paviliontownship.com
7510 East Q Ave. Scotts, MI 49088
(269) 327-0462
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Drop Box located at the Township Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Prairie Ronde Township
www.prairierondetwp.net
14050 S 6th Street, Schoolcraft, MI 49087
(269) 679-5666
Drop Box located at the Township Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Richland Township
www.richlandtwp.net
7401 North 32nd St. Richland, MI 49083
(269) 629-4921
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Drop Box located inside the foyer of Township Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Ross Township
https://rosstownshipmi.gov/
12086 East M-89 Richland, MI 49083
(269) 731-4888
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Drop Box located at the Township Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Schoolcraft Township
www.schoolcrafttownshipmi.gov
50 East VW Ave. Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 649-1276
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop Box located at the Township Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Texas Township
http://www.texastownship.org
7227 West Q Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (269) 375-1591
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop Box located at the Township Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wakeshma Township
www.wakeshmatownship.com
13988 South 42nd St. Fulton, MI 49052
(269) 778-3728
First & Third Mondays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop Box located at the Township Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 6:00 am – 10:00 am, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Galesburg City
www.galesburgcity.org/
200 E. Michigan Ave. Galesburg, MI 49053
(269) 665-7000
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Drop Box located at City Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Kalamazoo City
www.kalamazoocity.org
241 West South St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-8000
City Hall Office: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Drop Boxes available 24 hours. Located at: City Hall on the corner of St. Johns Pl & Lovell St.,
Kalamazoo Dept. of Public Safety- Station 7, 2331 Parkview Ave, City of Kalamazoo Public Services Bldg., 415 E. Stockbridge, Eastside Comm. Center, 1301 E. Main St.
Saturday, May 2 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Parchment City
www.parchment.org
650 S. Riverview Dr. Parchment, MI 49004
(269) 349-3785
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop Box located at City Hall, available 24 hours
Sunday, May 3 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Portage City
www.portagemi.gov
7900 S. Westnedge Ave. Portage, MI 49002
(269) 329-4511
Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am -12:00 pm
Ballot Drop Boxes: Portage City Hall, 7900 South Westnedge Avenue, 2 boxes available – building front, and night Drop Box, available 24 hours/7 days a week; Fire Station #2, 6101 Oakland Drive, next to the red emergency phone, available 24 hours/7 days a week; Fire Station #3, 8503 S Sprinkle Road, next to the red emergency phone, available 24 hours/7 days a week
Saturday, May 2 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
BARRY COUNTY
Barry Township
www.barrytownshipmi.com
11300 South M-43 P.O. Box 705 Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-5171
Wednesday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 2 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Johnstown Township
www.johnstowntwp.org
13641 South M-37 Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 721-3710
Monday & Wednesday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm or by appt.
Saturday, May 2 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Prairieville Township
www.prairievilletwp-mi.org
10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-2664
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 2 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
CALHOUN COUNTY
Battle Creek City
www.battlecreekmi.gov
10 N Division St Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 966-3311
Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop Box located at City Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Bedford Charter Township
www.bedfordchartertwpmi.gov
115 S. Uldriks Dr. Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-1999
Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Drop Box located at the Township Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Leroy Township
www.leroytownship.org
8156 4 Mile Rd East Leroy, MI 49051
(269) 979-9421
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Drop Box located at Township Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
Leonidas Township
53312 Fulton Rd. Leonidas, MI 49066
(269) 506-3854
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00 am -12:00 pm, Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Drop Box located at the Township Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, May 3 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Mendon Township
www.mendontwp.com
136 W. Main St. Mendon, MI 49072
(269) 496-7708
Hours vary – Please call (269) 496-7708
Drop Box located at the Township Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, May 3 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Park Township
www.park-township.org
53640 Parkville Rd. Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 816-1137
Hours vary – Please call (269) 816-1137
Drop Box located at the Township Hall, available 24 hours
Saturday, May 2 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday, May 3 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
VAN BUREN COUNTY
Almena Township
www.almenatownship.gov
27625 CR. Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 668-6910
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, May 3 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Antwerp Township
www.antwerptownshipmi.gov
2481 Front Ave. Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-2615
Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 3 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
TDD for all jurisdictions: 1-800-649-3777
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS WILL APPEAR ON THE BALLOT:
KALAMAZOO REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY (KRESA) SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE RENEWAL AND RESTORATION PROPOSAL 1.4862 MILLS FOR 6 YEARS AND .0138 MILLS FOR 6 YEARS TO RESTORE MILLAGE REDUCTION
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) Office, 1819 E Milham Ave, Portage, Michigan 49002, telephone: (269) 250-9200.
COLON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SINKING FUND MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL 1.2906 MILLS FOR 8 YEARS
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Colon Community Schools, 400 Dallas St, Colon, Michigan 49040, telephone: (269) 386-2239.
MATTAWAN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW 19.4227 MILLS FOR 4 YEARS
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Mattawan Consolidated School District, 56720 Murray St, Mattawan, Michigan 49071, telephone: (269) 668-3361.
GALESBURG-AUGUSTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $11,240,000
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools,1076 N 37th, Galesburg, Michigan 49053, telephone: (269) 484-2000.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES.
VICKSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $64,135,000
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Vicksburg Community Schools, 301 S Kalamazoo Ave, Vicksburg, Michigan 49097, telephone: (269) 321-1000.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES.
COMSTOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $23,700,000
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Comstock Public Schools, 6138 King Highway, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048, telephone: (269) 250-8900.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES.
CITY OF PORTAGE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the City of Portage offices, 7900 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, Michigan 49002, telephone: (269) 329-4511.
Sample ballots may be viewed at www.mi.gov/vote.
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026 LAST DAY FOR VOTER REGISTRATION OTHER THAN IN-PERSON
Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the appropriate clerk’s office.
This notice is given as required by law (MCL 168.498(3)).
MEREDITH PLACE KALAMAZOO COUNTY CLERK & REGISTER OF DEEDS
SARAH M. VANDENBURG BARRY COUNTY CLERK
KIMBERLY A. HINKLEY CALHOUN COUNTY CLERK & REGISTER OF DEEDS
GINA EVERSON ST. JOSEPH COUNTY CLERK & REGISTER OF DEEDS
SUZIE ROEHM VAN BUREN COUNTY CLERK
On behalf of:
Kalamazoo County
Brady Township
Reagan Hunter
Township Clerk
Charleston Township
Alese LePert
Township Clerk
Climax Township
Sarah DeBoer
Township Clerk
Comstock Township
Nicole Beauchamp
Township Clerk
Cooper Township
DeAnna Janssen, CMC
Township Clerk
Kalamazoo Township
Lisa Mackie
Township Clerk
Oshtemo Township
Dusty Farmer
Township Clerk
Pavilion Township
Karen E. Siegwart
Township Clerk
Prairie Ronde Township
Dale Smith
Township Clerk
Richland Township
Tami Penny
Township Clerk
Ross Township
Mary Stage
Township Clerk
Schoolcraft Township
Eska Brown
Township Clerk
Texas Township
Emily Beutel
Township Clerk
Wakeshma Township
Michael Fry
Township Clerk
Galesburg City
Lisa McNees
City Clerk
Kalamazoo City
Scott A. Borling, CMC
City Clerk
Parchment City
Shannon Stutz
City Clerk
Portage City
Erica Eklov, CMC
City Clerk
Barry County
Barry Township
Deb Knight
Township Clerk
Johnstown Township
Cheri Babcock
Township Clerk
Prairieville Township
Rod Goebel
Township Clerk
Calhoun County
Battle Creek City
Victoria Houser
City Clerk
Bedford Township
Joyce Feraco
Township Clerk
Leroy Township
Nicole Hardish
Township Clerk
St. Joseph County
Leonidas Township
Julie Censke
Township Clerk
Mendon Township
Donna Cupp
Township Clerk
Park Township
Lari Roberts
Township Clerk
Van Buren County
Almena Township
Sandi Rickli
Township Clerk
Antwerp Township
Chantel Reyna
Township Clerk
