Flint Voter Guide 2026: What’s on the Nov. 3 Ballot

FLINT, Michigan — Flint voters will play a key role in deciding Michigan’s political destiny in the coming years. This upcoming election will feature pivotal races, including the governor, a state senator, and several other federal, state, and local races.

The Flint City Council, in particular, will see significant turnover in representation. Wards 1, 5, 6, 8, and 9 will be filled by a new representative.

Not registered yet? You can register online or by mail through Oct. 19; after that, you can register in person at your city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency through Election Day.

More information on how to register to vote in this upcoming election is available here.

City Races

Flint mayor

Sheldon Neeley (incumbent)
Tonya Burns
Linda Anthony (write-in)
Daron Rice (write-in)

Flint City Council, 1st Ward

Debra Coleman
Arthur Woodson

Flint City Council, 2nd Ward

Ladel Lewis (incumbent)
LaShawn Johnson (3rd Ward incumbent)

Flint City Council, 3rd Ward

Leon El-Alamin (1st Ward incumbent)
Paradise Williams
Beverly Biggs-Leavy (write-in)

Flint City Council, 4th Ward

Ramie Yelle
Judith Priestley (incumbent, write-in)
Tracy Frazier (write-in)
Joyce Vincent (write-in)

Flint City Council, 5th Ward

Joel Arnold
DeWaun Robinson

Flint City Council, 6th Ward

Dakota Starr
Gregory Ahejew (write-in)

Flint City Council, 7th Ward

Darell Brown
Candice Mushatt (incumbent)

Flint City Council, 8th Ward

Flint City Council, 9th Ward

Michael Harris

Flint Community Schools Board of Education

Kasey Calvert
Joyce Ellis-McNeal
Leonard Fox
Terae King Jr.
Laura MacIntyre
Dominique McGlown
Meshelle Merritt
Annalissia Padilla

Federal Races

U.S. Senate

Abdul El-Sayed — Democrat
Mike Rogers — Republican
Douglas P. Marsh — Green Party
Lydia Christensen — Libertarian Party
Walter Kristy — Natural Law Party
Timothy Long — U.S. Taxpayers Party

U.S. House, Michigan’s 8th District

Kristen McDonald Rivet — Democrat (incumbent)
Thomas Smith — Republican
Jim Casha — Green Party
C. Mia Pettus — Libertarian
Kathy Goodwin — Working Class Party

State Races

Michigan governor

Jocelyn Benson — Democrat
- Lt. governor: Winnie Brinks
John James — Republican
- Lt. governor: Jay DeBoyer
Douglas Campbell — Green Party
- Lt. governor: Bobbie Clay
Anthony Hudson — Libertarian
- Lt. governor: Beau Parmenter
Donna Brandenburg — U.S. Taxpayers Party
- Lt. governor: Robert Cowper II
Evan Space — independent (write-in)

Michigan Secretary of State

Garlin Gilchrist — Democrat
Anthony Forlini — Republican
Eric Borregard — Green Party
Christine Sloan — Libertarian
Scott Aughney — U.S. Taxpayers Party

Michigan Attorney General

Eli Savit — Democrat
Doug Lloyd — Republican
Jeff Polonowski — Green Party
Jason Dye — Libertarian
Doug Dern — Natural Law Party
John Ludtke — U.S. Taxpayers Party

Michigan Senate, 27th District

John Cherry — Democrat
Bill Bain — Republican

Michigan House, 70th District

Cynthia Neeley — Democrat (incumbent)
Larry Hutchinson — Republican

Michigan State Board of Education

Judith Pritchett — Democrat (incumbent)
Tiffany Tilley — Democrat (incumbent)
Terence Collins — Republican
Bree Moeggenberg — Republican
Wissam Charafeddine — Green Party
Charles Essner — Libertarian
William Mohr II — U.S. Taxpayers Party
Christine Schwartz — U.S. Taxpayers Party
Mary Anne Hering — Working Class Party
Kelli Monroe — Natural Law Party

University of Michigan Board of Regents

Paul Brown — Democrat
Amir Makled — Democrat
Lena Epstein — Republican
Michael Schostak — Republican
Andrew Chadderdon — Libertarian
Kyle Maas — U.S. Taxpayers Party

Michigan State University Board of Trustees

Brianna Scott — Democrat
Kelly Zemke — Democrat
Julie Maday — Republican
Roger Victory — Republican
Daniel Patterson — Libertarian
Will Tyler White — Libertarian
Janet Sanger — U.S. Taxpayers Party
John Sanger — U.S. Taxpayers Party

Wayne State University Board of Governors

Sheriff Akeel — Democrat
Richard Mack — Democrat
Andy Anuzis — Republican
Christa Murphy — Republican
Alex Avery — Libertarian
Jami Van Alstine — Libertarian
Jeff McDonald — U.S. Taxpayers Party
Paul Ragan — Green Party
Suzanne Roehrig — Working Class Party
Kathleen Oakford — Natural Law Party

Michigan Supreme Court justice

Megan Cavanagh (incumbent)
Noah Hood (incumbent)
Thomas Howe
Casandra Morse-Bills
Michael Warren
Jody White

Michigan Court of Appeals Judge, 2nd District

Sima Patel (incumbent)
Christopher Trebilcock (incumbent)

7th Circuit Court judge

Chris Christenson (incumbent)
Mark Latchana (incumbent)
Anthony McDowell (incumbent)

Genesee County Probate Court judge

Andrea LeGendre
Ashley Prew

67th District Court judge, 5th Division

David Guinn (incumbent)
Tabitha Marsh (incumbent)

Mott Community College Board of Trustees

Steven Bentley
Andy Everman
Quentin Groce
Santino Guerra
Lynn Hukee
Dawn Muma
Elizabeth Warren
Andrew Watchorn

Proposals and millages

For a detailed description of how millages work and what they mean for communities, Flintside will publish a guide exploring the topic the week of October 19.

Proposal 2026-1

This proposal asks voters whether Michigan should hold a constitutional convention in 2027. Delegates would draft a revised state constitution, then present it to voters for approval or rejection.

Proposal 2026-2

The proposal would limit electric and gas utilities, contractors receiving more than $250,000 annually in government contracts, and certain individuals and organizations connected to those utilities or contractors from making direct or indirect campaign contributions to office candidates and officeholders whose positions affect them.

The proposal would also build on existing legislation regulating spending on political communication. This includes requiring disclosure of donor information for communications that clearly identify candidates or ballot questions, even if they do not expressly advocate voting for/against them.

Genesee County Animal Care Shelter millage renewal

The proposal would renew a 0.1922 millage, equivalent to $0.19 per $1,000 of taxable value on all properties, for seven years, from 2028 through 2034. Revenue would go directly to the Genesee County Animal Care Shelter and its operations.

The millage is expected to generate about $2.71 million in its first year.

Genesee County Health Care Services millage renewal

The proposal would renew a 0.8 millage, or about $0.80 cents per $1,000 of taxable value, across Genesee County. The revenue would fund Genesee Health Plan, which provides an insurance option for people who may not otherwise be able to afford insurance or qualify for Medicaid or Medicare.

The current millage expires after 2026. The renewal would run for five years from 2027 through 2031 and is expected to generate about $11.28 million in its first year.

Public transportation services millage renewal

This proposal would renew the city’s existing 0.5956 millage, or $0.60 per $1,000 of taxable value, from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2033. This millage only funds the Mass Transportation Authority.

This millage is expected to generate about $653,025 in its first year.

Police and fire protection millage renewal

This proposal would renew Flint’s existing 5.9568 millage, or $5.96 per $1,000 of taxable value, from Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2031. Revenue would fund police and fire department services.

This millage is expected to generate about $6.53 million in its first year.

Citywide parks, forestry and recreation millage renewal

The proposal would renew Flint’s existing 0.4963 millage, equivalent to $0.50 per $1,000 of taxable value, from Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2036. Revenue would fund the city’s parks, forestry, and recreation program as well as the CRIM foundation.

The millage is expected to generate about $544,151 in its first year.

Mott Community College millage renewal

The proposal would renew a voter-approved Mott Community College millage at its current rate of 0.6152 mill. Voters originally approved the millage at 0.6410 mill, but it was reduced through Headlee Amendment rollbacks.

The renewal would run for 10 years, from 2028 through 2037, and fund 9% of total operations.

The college estimates the millage would generate about $8.9 million in its first year.