2026 Voter Guide

Election season is here. Absentee voting begins September 24, early voting starts October 24, and Election Day is November 3.

This is a crucial election for our state. Education is 45th in the country. We have some of the highest gas prices in the country. The Democrat Party has been hijacked by leftist radicals, the America-hating DSA. It is imperative that we course-correct, and that starts with electing the right people. This year our purple state needs to turn red. Use this 2026 Voter Guide to help you make the RIGHT choice in each race. You can save the above graphic to your phone or computer. There is a .pdf version at the bottom of this blog you can download and print if you wish.

Before we get into the proposals, we would like to focus on some local races: State House 22, Plymouth-Canton Community School Board, and Plymouth District Library Board.

State House 22

Casey Noce is a husband, father, teacher, and coach. He cares. He will fight for parents and working families, by raising the child tax credit. Casey believes in small government, local control, and holding Lansing accountable. He will represent everyone in the district, putting famlies and education first. He will fight for teachers, by drafting legislation to make teachers exempt from income tax. Casey will bring common sense and normal policies back to this house seat.

Lisa McIntyre put a clinic in Hillside Middle School, where students can get treatment without their parents knowing. She was responsible for the first labor dispute in Northville Schools in 15 years. She takes credit for cell phones out of school when really it was Casey who got that done. Lisa fought that in Northville the whole time, until Casey got the bill passed. She actually had the audacity to try to take credit for it. When she was questioned about her stolen cell phone valor, she turned off commenting on her Facebook post.

This race is Caring Casey vs Lying Lisa. The choice is clear. Casey Noce.

Sink the Boat

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is heading into an important school board election with major questions about spending, enrollment, academics, and accountability. For voters, the central questions are straightforward: Is the district managing its money effectively? Are administrative costs under control? Are student outcomes improving? And is the Board providing the level of oversight and transparency residents should expect? The answer to all of those questions is no.

You may have seen the MEA candidates made yard signs with the acronym BOAT. There is only one candidate not on that yard sign. And that is the only candidate we should vote for. That candidate is Dan Lemieux. For P-CCS, plunk for Mr. Dan.

(A special note to all future prospective candidates: Just pay the filing fee. There would have been a second quality candidate if there wasn't funny business happening with petition signatures.)

Does Plymouth Township Have a Fair Voice on the Library Board?

The Plymouth District Library belongs to two communities: the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Township.

Its seven-member, nonpartisan Board of Trustees represents residents of both communities.

But today, six of the seven trustees are from the City of Plymouth, while Plymouth Township has just one seat on the board.

That imbalance is especially notable because Plymouth Township provides roughly three-quarters of the property-tax revenue collected from the two communities.

This year, there are five candidates running for four seats, giving voters an opportunity to think seriously about whether the board fairly reflects both communities it serves.

This isn’t City versus Township. Both communities share and support a great library.

It’s about representation, accountability, and stewardship.

When you reach the Plymouth District Library race on your ballot, don’t skip it. Ask one simple question:

Does a library serving two communities have a board that adequately represents both?

It does not. That is why our recommendation is to Plunk for The Township Two: Lynn Broniak-Hull and Joseph LeBlanc. Their qualifications are impeccable, and they will bring balance to the Library Board.

Ballot Proposals

This year’s ballot includes proposals that could affect voters at both the state and county level. Because ballot language can sometimes be technical or difficult to interpret, this voter guide breaks down each proposal, explains what it would do, and outlines the key arguments and considerations surrounding it so you can make an informed decision before casting your vote.

Michigan Proposal 1: Why Some Voters Oppose a Constitutional Convention

Michigan voters will see Proposal 2026-1 on the general election ballot. It asks whether the state should convene a constitutional convention in 2027 to consider a general revision of Michigan’s Constitution. So, what are the arguments against it?

1. It opens the entire Constitution for discussion. This isn't a proposal to fix one particular problem. A convention could reconsider major areas involving gun rights, parents' rights, elections, taxes, education, local government, legislative powers, property rights, pensions, and more.

2. It could be expensive. The nonpartisan Citizens Research Council of Michigan estimates that a 2027 convention could cost taxpayers roughly $50 million to $60 million, including delegate and staff costs and elections connected with the process. The actual amount would depend partly on how long the convention lasts.

3. It creates another political battleground. Delegates would be chosen in partisan elections, with one elected from each state House district and one from each state Senate district. That means campaigns, political parties and competing interest groups could all become heavily involved in deciding who writes the proposed changes.

4. Michigan can already amend its Constitution without a convention. Individual constitutional amendments can be proposed and voted on separately. Critics of a convention can therefore argue that if something needs fixing, Michigan can address that particular issue without reopening the entire document. The current Constitution has already been amended numerous times since it took effect.

There is an important safeguard: a constitutional convention could not simply impose a new constitution. Whatever the delegates ultimately propose would have to be submitted to Michigan voters for approval or rejection.

That makes the basic question fairly straightforward: Does Michigan need a broad constitutional rewrite process, or is it better to continue addressing constitutional issues one at a time? Our answer is no.

Michigan Money Out of Politics: Read Beyond the Headlines

Much of the discussion about Michigan’s “Money Out of Politics” proposal focuses on utility companies and large government contractors.

But the proposal goes further.

It also expands campaign-finance disclosure rules for certain political communications. If a person or organization spends $5,000 or more on covered electioneering communications, identifying information can be required for people who contributed more than $100 toward those communications.

That matters for ordinary, small-dollar donors.

The report can include information such as a donor’s name, address, occupation, employer, and principal place of business. Once information becomes public, it can be searched, shared, or used by others to identify or target someone because of political activity.

This is especially important for organizations such as 501(c)(4)s, whose donor identities generally are not publicly disclosed under federal tax rules. The proposal can create a separate Michigan disclosure requirement when covered political communications are involved.

Supporters view expanded disclosure as greater transparency. Others are concerned about donor privacy and the possible chilling effect on people who simply want to contribute a modest amount to a cause they believe in.

The key point is simple: this proposal is about more than utilities. It can also affect individual donors and donor privacy. That is why we recommend voting no.

Zoo and Museum Millages: Small Numbers Add Up

A tenth of a mill.

Two-tenths of a mill.

Each number can look small by itself. But when the tax bill comes, residents have to pay ALL the mills... or lose their houe.

Wayne County's existing Detroit Zoo millage is 0.10 mill and currently expires in 2027.

Wayne County voters are also being asked about a new historical museum authority tax of 0.20 mill for ten years, from 2026 through 2035, supporting the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Historical Museum and Dossin Great Lakes Museum, along with a portion designated for historical museum services in Wayne County.

These institutions provide cultural and educational opportunities, and supporters can make a case for public funding.

But taxpayers can reasonably ask another question:

How much of the cost of operating attractions such as museums and zoos should come from property taxes, and how much should come from admissions, memberships, donations, sponsorships and fundraising?

The museum and zoo should pay for themselves. We recommend a no vote.

What’s Cooking at Schoolcraft?

Another tax proposal on the ballot is the renewal of the Schoolcraft Community College millage. We view that millage favorably because Schoolcraft provides an important educational option for students who do not want to go away to college, as well as adults who may be returning to school later in life. The college also has a well-regarded culinary program, including highly credentialed faculty. We recommend a yes vote for this millage.

2026 Voter Guide for Plymouth, Canton, and Northville

Download and print your own .pdf version of the 2026 Voter Guide flyer here: