A River Country Journal story earlier this week indicated the August 7th primary election in the City of Three Rivers would include a four-way contest for Second District commissioner.  That, indeed, appeared to be the prospect at that time with passage of the 4 p.m. Tuesday (May 15) deadline for candidates to file nominating petitions.  [...]

Editor’s Note:  St. Joseph County Clerk Pattie Bender has provided election and deadline dates for local positions that will be filled through balloting in this presidential election year.  She has done so in the form of a letter whose text appears below: ELECTION INFORMATION AND DEADLINE DATES FOR LOCAL POSITIONS 2012 will be a very [...]

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson reminds residents that they have until Monday, April 9 to register to vote in the May 8 election. “This is a terrific time to register if you have not yet done so,” said Johnson, Michigan’s chief election officer. “You will have a chance to make your voice heard at the [...]

The Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education has opted to stick with four-year terms for board members. The possibility of six-year terms – something allowed under election legislation approved and signed into law late last year – was an agenda item for the board meeting Monday evening (March 5th), but trustees took no action [...]

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson reminds residents to vote Tuesday, Nov. 8. Elections will be held in 79 of Michigan’s 83 counties. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To find out if there is an election in their community, voters can visit the Secretary of State’s elections website at www.Michigan.gov/elections or check with [...]

LANSING, MI — Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has announced a comprehensive plan to help ensure integrity in Michigan’s elections through stronger campaign finance laws, new policies and the expanded use of technology. The package is known as the Secure and Fair Elections, or SAFE Initiative. “There is nothing more important to America, to our [...]

A veteran of the election process in Fabius Township has been recognized for 25 years of service, including her role as election chairperson. Barb Probst was honored during the November meeting of the Fabius Township Board Wednesday evening (November 10th). Supervisor John Kroggel described Probst as “a familiar face for those of you that have [...]

Colon school officials have plans for two more informational meetings prior to a September 14th special election in which two millage proposals for upgrading school facilities will be on the ballot. For more on the subject from Jef Rietsma and the Sturgis Journal, click here.

Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land Wednesday (August 4th) announced that nearly 1.7 million voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary, based on unofficial returns. “I would like to thank everyone who took the time to cast a ballot,” said Land, Michigan’s chief election officer. “Turnout mirrored our projection of 1.7 million registered voters casting ballots. [...]

Leonidas Township voters strongly endorsed renewal of a 1.7-mill ambulance and fire protection tax levy in Tuesday’s (August 3rd) Primary Election. The program – for a period of five years (2010 through 2014) – was approved 132 to 56. The millage is expected to generate a little more than $54,000 in the first year.

The following is a public statement from Tonya Schuitmaker on her victory in Tuesday’s (August 3rd)  Republican primary.  Schuitmaker is now the Republican candidate in the race to represent the taxpayers of Michigan’s 20th state Senate district. KALAMAZOO – “Our victory tonight is bigger than any one campaign or person.  Our victory is a victory [...]

St. Joseph County voters will be asked to renew a countywide transportation millage when they go to the polls in the August 3rd Primary Election. The St. Joseph County Transportation Authority (SJCTA) is seeking renewal of a .33 mill tax levy for a period of four years – 2011 through 2014 – to help fund [...]

Allen Balog and Jim Bippus – competing for the Republican nomination for the 3rd District seat on the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners in the August 3rd Primary Election – participated in a ‘Meet the Candidates Forum’ at the Three Rivers City Hall Thursday evening (July 22nd).  The event was sponsored by the Three [...]

Allen Balog and Jim Bippus – vying for the Republican nomination for St. Joseph County Commissioner from the Third District in the August 3rd primary election – will participate in a ‘Meet the Candidates Forum” Thursday evening (July 22nd) in Three Rivers. The hour-long event will get underway at 6:30 p.m. in the Commission Room [...]

Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land encourages residents to cast ballots in the primary August 3rd.  She also reminds military and overseas voters that new laws will help them get ballots more easily. “By voting, residents have the chance to narrow the field for the November general election,” said Land, Michigan’s chief elections officer. “I [...]

An election is drawing near in Michigan with a Primary on Tuesday, August 3rd. In view of the fact that it is a Primary Election, the historical record suggests that only a minor fraction of the voting age population (VAP) will turn out. Statistics compiled by the Michigan Department of State indicate that only 18.8 [...]

KALAMAZOO – Citing her toughness in standing up to tax increases and determination to reduce state spending, reform government and put Michigan back to work, Congressman Fred Upton (MI-6) Monday (July 12th) announced his support and endorsement of Tonya Schuitmaker in the campaign to represent the residents of Michigan’s 20th state Senate district.

The Michigan Townships Association Political Action Committee (MTA-PAC) has announced its endorsement of Bruce Caswell for state senator in the 16th District. MTA-PAC’s endorsement was based primarily on Caswell’s responsiveness to township issues in the Michigan Legislature and input from township officials in the 16th Senate District.  With over half of Michigan’s citizens residing in [...]

Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land reminds residents that Tuesday (July 6th) is the last day to register to vote for the August 3rd primary election. “This is an important election year in Michigan with many state, federal and judicial seats on the ballot,” said Land, the state’s chief election officer. “As always, your vote [...]

Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land Thursday (June 10th) applauded area election officials who underwent E-Pollbook training during recent sessions held statewide. “I’m pleased clerks are turning out for extensive training on the new program,” said Land. “With E-Pollbook, voters will receive their ballots more quickly and election workers will find it easier to close [...]