Village of Paw Paw Trustee (Van Buren County)

What this office does

Your town, borough or village's governing body (in many villages and some towns, a board of trustees). Passes local ordinances, sets the budget and tax rate, and manages local property and services such as streets and water; some hire a town manager or administrator.

Candidates

The official candidate list shows no party for this race, so we don't list one for any candidate, and we don't look up candidates' personal voter registration.

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Also on Van Buren County ballots

• City of Hartford City Commissioner
• Village of Bloomingdale President
• Village of Bloomingdale Trustee
• Village of Breedsville President (Partial Term)
• Village of Breedsville Trustee (2-Year Term)
• Village of Breedsville Trustee (4-Year Term)
• Village of Decatur President (Partial Term)
• Village of Decatur Trustee
• Village of Lawrence President
• Village of Lawrence Trustee
• Village of Lawton Trustee
• Village of Lawton Trustee (Partial Term)
• Village of Mattawan Trustee
• Village of Paw Paw Trustee (Partial Term)

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Quick answers

Who is running for Village of Paw Paw Trustee (Van Buren County) in 2026?

Walter Elsner, Edward R. Hellwege, Kim Kolosar-VanGalder, Michael Pioch, Robert Wheatley and Pat Wioskowski.

What does this office do?

Your town, borough or village's governing body (in many villages and some towns, a board of trustees). Passes local ordinances, sets the budget and tax rate, and manages local property and services such as streets and water; some hire a town manager or administrator.

Who should I vote for in the Village of Paw Paw Trustee (Van Buren 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.