Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees Member (Grand Traverse County)

What this office does

Governs a public community college district. The elected board sets college policy, approves the budget, oversees academic programs and hires and evaluates the college president or chancellor, who runs the college day to day.

Candidates

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Next elections here

• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Also on Grand Traverse County ballots

• Kingsley Area Schools Board Member
• Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees Member (Partial Term Ending 2028)
• Traverse City Area Public Schools Board Member

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Quick answers

Who is running for Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees Member (Grand Traverse County) in 2026?

Pam Horne, Jody Lundquist and Ken Warner.

Who is the incumbent?

Ken Warner currently holds this office.

What does this office do?

Governs a public community college district. The elected board sets college policy, approves the budget, oversees academic programs and hires and evaluates the college president or chancellor, who runs the college day to day.

Who should I vote for in the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees Member (Grand Traverse County) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.