Ingham County voters face school bonds and Council races

Voters in Ingham County will decide on several major financial measures and local races on November 3, 2026. DeWitt Public Schools is seeking to borrow $157 million for facility improvements and new buses, while St. Johns Public Schools is asking for a $40 million loan for similar upgrades. Lansing residents will also vote on renewing a 20-mill tax rate to fund essential city services and on establishing a Citizens’ Advisory Healthcare Action Board.

Local political contests include a race for the Mason City Council, where eight candidates are vying for four seats amid local debate over a potential data center development. Incumbent Mason City Councilmember Elaine Ferris faces a recall challenge from Daniel Giganti and Pamela Oliver. Additionally, three candidates are competing for two seats on the Lansing Community College Board of Trustees.

Statewide races affecting Ingham County include the 28th Senate District, where Rashida Harrison faces Julie DeRose, and the 75th House District, where Penelope Tsernoglou faces Frank Lambert. In the 77th House District, Emily Dievendorf is challenged by Sally Jo Nelton. The Holt Public Schools operating millage, which also appears on ballots in Eaton County, is part of the county's voting slate.

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