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* The Buchanan Chronicle DOES NOT take any political positions nor does it support any particular candidate. We strive to present each candidate or proposal fairly and evenly, so as to facilitate informed voting for all. *

* The Buchanan Chronicle DOES deeply encourage every eligible voter to cast their vote this year on Election Day: Tuesday, November 08, 2022. *

~ No matter your opinion, it is important we all participate in the election process, this way it can most accurately reflect our community and our collective opinions, whatever they may be. ~

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View the Ballot – Link HERE – Click this link to view YOUR Ballot for this upcoming Election Day!

* NOTE: The information below is from an example ballot representing: State of Michigan, Berrien County, City of Buchanan, Precinct 1. As this is just an example, your ballot may look different on November 08, 2022. CLICK HERE to check what to expect on YOUR specific ballot at the State of Michigan Election Website.

According to the State of Michigan, the following are the Candidates that you can expect to see on your November 08, 2022 ballot:

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~ State of Michigan : Partisan Section ~

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State – Governor & Lieutenant Governor

(You will “Vote for not more than 1”)

• Gretchen Whitmer & Garlin D. Gilchrist II ~ Democratic
• Tudor M. Dixon & Shane Hernandez ~ Republican
• Mary Buzuma & Brian Ellison ~ Libertarian
• Donna Brandenburg & Mellissa Carone ~ U.S. Taxpayers
• Kevin Hogan & Destiny Clayton ~ Green
• Daryl M. Simpson & Doug Dern ~ Natural Law

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State – Secretary of State

(You will “Vote for not more than 1”)

• Jocelyn Benson ~ Democratic
• Kristina Elaine Karamo ~ Republican
• Gregory Scott Stempfle ~ Libertarian
• Christine C. Schwartz ~ U.S. Taxpayers
• Larry James Hutchinson Jr. ~ Green

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State – Attorney General

(You will “Vote for not more than 1”)

• Dana Nessel ~ Democratic
• Matthew DePerno ~ Republican
• Joseph W. McHugh Jr. ~ Libertarian
• Gerald T. Van Sickle ~ U.S. Taxpayers

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Congressional – Representative in Congress (5th District)

(You will “Vote for not more than 1”)

• Bart Goldberg ~ Democratic
• Tim Walberg ~ Republican
• Norman M. Peterson ~ Libertarian
• Ezra Scott ~ U.S. Taxpayers

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Legislative – State Senator (17th District)

(You will “Vote for not more than 1”)

• Scott Rex Starr ~ Democratic
• Jonathan Lindsey ~ Republican

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Legislative – Representative in State Legislature (37th District)

(You will “Vote for not more than 1”)

• Naomi Ludman ~ Democratic
• Brad Paquette ~ Republican

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State Boards – Member of the State Board of Education

(You will “Vote for not more than 2”)

• Pamela Pugh ~ Democratic
• Mitchell Robinson ~ Democratic
• Tamara D. Carlone ~ Republican
• Linda Lee Tarver ~ Republican
• Donna Gundle-Krieg ~ Libertarian
• Bill Hall ~ Libertarian
• Ethan Hobson ~ U.S. Taxpayers
• Mary Anne Hering ~ Working Class

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State Boards – Regent of the University of Michigan

(You will “Vote for not more than 2”)

• Mike Behm ~ Democratic
• Kathy White ~ Democratic
• Lena Epstein ~ Republican
• Sevag Vartanian ~ Republican
• Eric Larson ~ Libertarian
• Joe Sanger ~ U.S. Taxpayers
• Sherry A. Wells ~ Green
• Kathleen Oakford ~ Natural Law

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State Boards – Trustee of Michigan State University

(You will “Vote for not more than 2”)

• Dennis Denno ~ Democratic
• Renee Knake Jefferson ~ Democratic
• Mike Balow ~ Republican
• Travis Menge ~ Republican
• Claranna Gelineau ~ Libertarian
• Max Riekse ~ Libertarian
• Robin Lea Laurain ~ Green

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State Boards – Governor of Wayne State University

(You will “Vote for not more than 2”)

• Danielle Atkinson ~ Democratic
• Marilyn Kelly ~ Democratic
• Christa Murphy ~ Republican
• Craig Wilsher ~ Republican
• Bruce Jaquays ~ Libertarian
• Marc Joseph Sosnowski ~ U.S. Taxpayers
• Susan Odgers ~ Green

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County – County Commissioner (10th District)

(You will “Vote for not more than 1”)

• Mac Elliott ~ Republican

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~ State of Michigan : Nonpartisan Section ~

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Judicial – Justice of Supreme Court

(You will “Vote for not more than 2”)

• Richard Bernstein, Justice of Supreme Court
• Kyra Harris Bolden
• Paul Hudson
• Kerry Lee Morgan
• Brian Zahra, Justice of Supreme Court

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Judicial – Judge of Court of Appeals (Court of Appeals District 3)

Incumbent Position – 6yr Term

(You will “Vote for not more than 1”)

• James Robert Redford, Judge of Court of Appeals

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Judicial – Judge of Court of Appeals (Court of Appeals District 3)

Incumbent Position – Partial Term Ending 01/01/2025

(You will “Vote for not more than 1”)

• Christopher Yates, Judge of Court of Appeals

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Judicial – Judge of Court of Appeals (Court of Appeals District 3)

Non-Incumbent Position – 6yr Term

(You will “Vote for not more than 1”)

• Kathleen A. Feeney
• Raymond P. Voet

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Judicial – Judge of Circuit Court (2nd Circuit Court)

Incumbent Position

(You will “Vote for not more than 2”)

• Donna Bacolor Howard, Judge of Circuit Court
• Charles LaSata, Judge of Circuit Court

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Judicial – Judge of District Court (5th District Court)

Incumbent Position – 6yr Term

(You will “Vote for not more than 1”)

• Gary J. Bruce, Judge of District Court

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Judicial – Judge of District Court (5th District Court)

Non-Incumbent Position – 6yr Term

(You will “Vote for not more than 1”)

• Paul Steven Jancha

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Community College – Community College Board of Trustees Member

Lake Michigan College

(You will “Vote for not more than 2”)

• Brian Dissette
• John W. Grover

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City – Council Member at Large

City Commission – City of Buchanan

(You will “Vote for not more than 3”)

• Sean Denison
• Anthony Houser
• Monroe S. Lemay
• Daniel R. Vigansky
• Mark W. Weedon

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Local School District – Local School District Board Member

Buchanan Community Schools

(You will “Vote for not more than 2”)

• Jennie Brackett
• Harvey J. Burnett
• Mary Macigewski
• Tra’sha Myers
• Donald F. Ryman

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Click this link to preview YOUR Ballot for this upcoming Election Day on Tuesday, November 08, 2022!

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Voting Details from City of Buchanan – Election Information website:

• How do I register to vote?
  • Register Online by clicking here. Save time and register from home or work.
  • You may register to vote at your local Secretary of State Office (License Branch), your City, Township or Village Clerk’s Office, or at the County Clerk’s office,
  • Email the City Clerk with your questions
  • Click here for Voter Registration Form
  • Check out this video about registering to vote in Michigan!
• Can I register to vote online?
  • Yes! As of December 3, 2019 you can register to vote by clicking this link.
• How can I be an Election Inspector?
  • If you are interested in working an election, contact the Clerk’s Office for an application or download an Election Inspector Application and submit it to the Clerk’s office at 302 N. Redbud Trail, Buchanan Michigan 49107
• How can I get an absentee ballot?
  • Contact the Clerk
• How do I qualify for an Absent Voter Ballot?
  • Anyone can receive an absentee ballot.  No reason needed.
  • You can fill out an application for an Absentee Ballot here.
• How do I verify my registration information and view my ballot?
  • To view your registration information and view your ballot, you can go to the Secretary of State Website and fill in the proper information.
• I’ve moved, where do I vote?
  • If you’ve recently moved, you must be sure to fill out a registration form for your new precinct, or when you change your address at the Secretary of State’s Office your information will automatically be updated.
  • You will receive a new voter registration identification card by mail.
  • If you have moved within the City, you can simply call the City Clerk with your address change information and your file will be updated.
• What are the requirements to vote?
  • You must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of Michigan
  • Must be at least a 30 day resident of the city by election day
  • You must be 18 years of age by Election Day
• What time are the polls open?
  • Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
• Where do I vote?
  • The City of Buchanan has two (2) Precincts:
    • Precinct #1 is at City Hall, 302 N. Redbud Trail
    • Precinct #2 is at the Redbud City Center, 131 S. Oak Street
  • If you are not sure which precinct is yours, you can look on your voter identification card or call the city clerk.

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