Calhoun County, MI

The Board of County Canvassers is comprised of two Democrats and two Republicans appointed to alternating four-year terms, by the County Board of Commissioners, according to Michigan Election Law. Canvassers are responsible for the certification of election returns for all national, state, local, and school offices. The Board is also responsible for conducting recounts for all units of government in the County. Administrative support is provided by the Office of the County Clerk.

Board of Canvassers

Chairman	Brendel Hatley	Democrat	Term expires 10/31/2025
Member	Bonnie Kazmar	Republican	Term expires 10/31/2023
Member	Susan Buckley	Democrat	Term expires 10/31/2023
Member	Erica Brown	Republican	Term expires 10/31/2025
Clerk to the Board of Canvassers (non-voting member)			Kimberly Hinkley

Public Notice of a Board of Canvassers Meeting to take place on Jan. 27. ,
Minutes: January 27, 2022 Board of Canvassers Meeting

The Election Commission is comprised of the Chief Judge of the Probate Court, the County Clerk, and the County Treasurer. The Commission is responsible for the approval of ballot preparation for state and county elections; and approving or disapproving the clarity of the language on petitions to recall elected officials. Administrative support is provided by the Office of the County Clerk.

Election Commission

Probate Judge	Chairperson	Chief Judge Michael Jaconette
Clerk and Register of Deeds	Clerk	Kimberly Hinkley
Treasurer	Member	Brian Wensauer

Election Inspector Training - Election Inspector Training details for 2022 will be forthcoming. You may fill out the application below and send it in to your local city or township Clerk. They will contact you when training will be taking place.

Election Inspectors Needed!
Qualifications of Becoming an Election Inspector Audio PPTX
Election Inspector Application

Equipment Resources: YouTube Videos ~ ICX Setting Up and Opening the Polls ; Voting on the ICX; Accessible Voting on the ICX; Powering Down the ICX; Full Video 7:26; ICP Opening and Operating
Documents ~ ICP 5.5 Operations Guide; ICX 5.5 Operations Guide; ICP & ICX Opening/Closing reminders