NOTICE OF REGISTRATION
FOR THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON
Tuesday, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BERRIEN COUNTY:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Berrien County who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of their City/Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms may be obtained at their City/Township Clerk’s Office or at mi.gov/vote and mailed to their City/Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration with their local clerk or at www.expressSOS.com.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A STATE GENERAL ELECTION will be held in all precincts of all Cities and Townships within the County of Berrien, State of Michigan on Tuesday, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, for the purpose of nominating Governor, U.S. Senator, Representatives for U.S. Congress, State Senators, State Representatives, State Board of Education, University of Michigan Board of Regents, Michigan State University Board of Trustees, Wayne State Board of Governors, 3rd District Appeals Court Judge, Probate Court Judge, 2nd Circuit Court Judge, 5th District Court Judge Lake Michigan College Board Offices, Local Offices and School Board Offices.
Local proposals as indicated under individual city and township headings below shall also be voted on. For full text of locals proposals, contact your local clerk.
School proposals as indicated under individual city and township headings below shall also be voted on. For full text of school proposals, contact the Superintendent Office of the school district.
The full text of the ballots may be obtained at the City/Township Clerk’s Office at the location listed above. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, OCTOBER 19, 2026.
After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at their local city/township clerk’s office.
Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact their City or Township Clerk.
The following City and Township Clerks will be available to receive registrations on Election Day 7:00 AM-8:00 PM as well as indicated below:
| BENTON HARBOR CITY | CLERK: Tiffany Moore
200 E Wall Street, Benton Harbor 269-927-8408 |
Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Mon-Fri
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM PROPOSALS: 1) A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE BENTON HARBOR CITY CHARTER TO ESTABLISH A BENTON HARBOR HEALTH EQUALITY COMMITTEE AND REQUIRE A HEALTHCARE ACTION PLAN 2) DIAL-A-RIDE (TCATA) TWIN CITIES AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY MILLAGE RENEWAL |
| BRIDGMAN CITY | CLERK: Kaci Jones
9765 Maple Street, Bridgman 269-465-5144 |
Reg Hrs: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mon-Thurs &
8:00 AM-3:00 PM Fri Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM PROPOSAL: 1) LIBRARY MILLAGE RENEWAL 2) BRIDGMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY MILLAGE |
| BUCHANAN CITY | CLERK: Kalla Langston
302 N Red Bud Trail, Buchanan 269-695-3844 |
Reg Hrs: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Mon-Thurs &
7:30 AM-11:30 AM Fri Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM PROPOSAL: DIAL-A-RIDE MILLAGE RENEWAL |
| COLOMA CITY | CLERK: Kelly Clements
119 N. Paw Paw, Coloma 269-468-6606 |
Reg Hrs: By Appointment Mon, Thurs & Fri &
8:00 AM-12:00 PM Tues & Wed Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM & Sun, Nov 1 5:00 AM 9:00 AM PROPOSALS: PUBLIC SAFETY MILLAGE |
| NEW BUFFALO CITY | CLERK: Amy Fidler
224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo 269-469-1500 |
Reg Hrs: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mon-Fri
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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| NILES CITY | CLERK: Tina Bergman
333 N. 2nd Street, Suite 301, Niles 269-683-4700 |
Reg Hrs: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Mon-Thurs
(Closed 12:00 PM-1:00 PM) & 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM Fri Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PROPOSAL: PROPOSAL TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF MARIHUANA RETAILERS IN THE CITY OF NILES |
| ST. JOSEPH CITY | CLERK: Abby Bennett
700 Broad Street, St. Joseph 269-983-6325 |
Reg Hrs: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mon-Fri
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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| WATERVLIET CITY | CLERK: Melanie Marvin
158 W. Pleasant St, Watervliet 269-463-6769 |
Reg Hrs: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Mon-Thurs
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM PROPOSAL: WATERVLIET JOINT FIRE DEPARTMENT MILLAGE |
| BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP | CLERK: Samantha Droskie
7315 Territorial Rd, Watervliet 269-468-8040 |
Reg Hrs: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mon, Tues & Thurs
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| BARODA TOWNSHIP | CLERK: Christina Price
9091 First Street, Baroda 269-422-2300 |
Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mon-Thurs
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM PROPOSAL: 1) VILLAGE OF BARODA DISINCORPORATION 2) NEW PUBLIC SAFETY MILLAGE |
| BENTON
CHARTER TOWNSHIP |
CLERK: Carolyn Phillips
1725 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor 269-925-0616 |
Reg Hrs: 8:30 – 5:00 Mon -Fri
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 & Sun, Nov 1 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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| BERRIEN TOWNSHIP | CLERK: Tory Parrish
8916 M-140, Berrien Center 269-461-6925 |
Reg Hrs: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mon-Thurs
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 & Sun, Nov 1 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PROPOSAL: PROPOSAL FOR ROAD MILLAGE |
| BERTRAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP | CLERK: Sheryl Miller
3835 Buffalo Road, Buchanan 269-695-5001 |
Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mon-Thurs
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 7:00 AM -3:00 PM |
| BUCHANAN
CHARTER TOWNSHIP |
CLERK: Wendi Heyliger
15235 Main Street, Buchanan 269-695-6442 |
Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mon-Wed
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 & Sun Nov 1 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP | CLERK: Paula Dudiak
13535 Red Arrow Hwy., Harbert 269-469-1676 |
Reg Hrs: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mon-Fri
(Closed 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM) Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| COLOMA
CHARTER TOWNSHIP |
CLERK: Sheila Hickmott
4919 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma 269-468-7212 |
Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mon-Fri
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 7:00 AM-11:00 AM, Nov 1 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
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| GALIEN TOWNSHIP | CLERK: Jennifer Richter
305 Kiley Drive, Galien 269-545-8143 |
Reg Hrs: By appointment
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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| HAGAR TOWNSHIP | CLERK: Tom Allen
3900 Riverside Road, Benton Harbor 269-934-5705 |
Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Mon-Thurs &
9:00 AM- 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Fri Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| LAKE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP |
CLERK: Miranda Companion
3220 Shawnee Road, Bridgman 269-465-6601 |
Reg Hrs: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Mon-Thurs &
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Fri Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 & Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
| LINCOLN
CHARTER TOWNSHIP |
CLERK: Michael Brown
2055 W. John Beers Rd, Stevensville 269-429-1589 |
Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mon-Fri
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 & Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM -10:00 AM PROPOSAL: 1) POLICE DEPARTMENT MILLAGE RENEWAL 2) ROAD MAINTENANCE MILLAGE RENEWAL |
| NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP | CLERK: Michelle Hannon
17425 Red Arrow Hwy., New Buffalo 269-469-1011 |
Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Mon-Fri
(Closed 12:00 PM-1:00 PM) Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM PROPOSAL: VILLAGE OF MICHIANA RENEWAL OF EMERGENCY SERVICES MILLAGE FOR POLICE, FIRE & AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| NILES
CHARTER TOWNSHIP |
CLERK: Daniel Pulaski
320 Bell Road, Niles 269-684-0870 |
Reg Hrs: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Mon-Fri
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PROPOSALS: MARIHUANA RETAIL ORDINANCE |
| ORONOKO
CHARTER TOWNSHIP |
CLERK: Michelle Bolin
4583 E. Snow Road, Berrien Springs 269-471-2824 |
Reg Hrs: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Mon-Fri
Ext Hrs: Sun, Nov 1 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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| PIPESTONE TOWNSHIP | CLERK: Deborah Crews
7185 Elm Street, Eau Claire 269-461-6151 |
Reg Hrs: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thurs
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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| ROYALTON TOWNSHIP | CLERK: Rachel Bernard
980 Miners Road, St Joseph 269-429-2501 |
Reg Hrs: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mon-Thurs &
8:00 AM-3:00 PM Fri Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| ST. JOSEPH
CHARTER TOWNSHIP |
CLERK: Patrice Rose
3000 Washington Ave, St. Joseph 269-429-7703
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Reg Hrs: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mon-Fri
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 – 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| SODUS TOWNSHIP | CLERK: Cheryl Andres
4056 King Drive, Sodus 269-926-6285 |
Reg Hrs: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Wed & 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fri
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM PROPOSAL: ROAD MILLAGE RENEWAL |
| THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP | CLERK: Marcie Miles
6810 US 12, Three Oaks 269-756-9801 |
Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tues, Wed, & Thurs
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 8:00 am – 4:00 PM
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| WATERVLIET
CHARTER TOWNSHIP |
CLERK: Linda Rizzo
4959 M-140, Watervliet 269-463-5113 |
Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mon-Fri
(Closed 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| WEESAW TOWNSHIP | CLERK: Erika Burcham
13518 State Street, New Troy 269-426-3002 |
Reg Hrs: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Mon-Wed
Ext Hrs: Sat, Oct 31 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Clerk’s Office.
Stacy Loar-Porter, Berrien County Clerk