With local elections on the horizon, here’s a look at some basic voter and candidate information for the Southeast sector of Osceola County. This sector includes:

• Evart Township
• Orient Township
• Osceola Township
• Sylvan Township

*CANDIDATE INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED ONCE RECEIVED FROM CANDIDATE*

 

EVART TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: August 6, 2024

Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Voting Site: Evart Township Hall (8745 Hersey Road, Evart, MI 49631)

More Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/Index

 

PROPOSAL TOPICS:

• PROPOSITION FOR 9-1-1 EMERGENCY SERVICE SYSTEM FUNDING
• SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES MILLAGE PROPOSAL

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Douglas Derscheid, REP, Evart (INCUMBENT)

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Denise Custer, DEM, Hersey (INCUMBENT)

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Martha Hartman, REP, Evart (INCUMBENT)

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Chad Booher, REP, Evart
• Stephen Campbell, REP, Evart (INCUMBENT)

Democratic Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available

• None

Republican Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available

• None

 

ORIENT TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: August 6, 2024

Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Voting Site: Orient Township Hall (1908 50^th Avenue, Sears, MI 49679)

More Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/Index

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Matthew Tiedt, REP, Sears (INCUMBENT)

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Mark Sochocki, REP, Sears (INCUMBENT)

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Cindy Sue Morgan, REP, Sears (INCUMBENT)

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Gary Earnest, REP, Sears (INCUMBENT)
• Ryan Keathley, REP, Sears (INCUMBENT)

Democratic Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available

• None

Republican Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Alan Tiedt, REP, Sears
• Patrick Tiedt, REP, Sears

 

OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: August 6, 2024

Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Voting Site: Osceola Township Hall (732 W 7^th Street, Evart, MI 49631)

More Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/Index

 

PROPOSAL TOPICS:

• PROPOSITION FOR 9-1-1 EMERGENCY SERVICE SYSTEM FUNDING
• SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES MILLAGE PROPOSAL
• TWP Millage Renewal Road Improvement And Maintenance

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Timothy Ladd, REP, Evart (INCUMBENT)

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Jennifer Rounds, REP, Evart (INCUMBENT)

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Martin Nieman, REP, Evart (INCUMBENT)

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Sherri Bancroft, REP, Evart
• Connie Holmes, REP, Evart (INCUMBENT)

Democratic Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available

• None

Republican Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available

• None

 

SYLVAN TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: August 6, 2024

Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Voting Site: Sylvan Township Hall (5595 Sylvan Road, Evart, MI 49631)

More Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/Index

 

PROPOSAL TOPICS:

• PROPOSITION FOR 9-1-1 EMERGENCY SERVICE SYSTEM FUNDING
• SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES MILLAGE PROPOSAL

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Angela Moore, REP, Sears (INCUMBENT)

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Terry Pritchard, REP, Evart (INCUMBENT)
  • Experience: Township Clerk (8 years), math teacher (33 years)
  • Inspiration: Family friend was previous clerk
  • Focus: Offer an open mind
  • Quote: "I can offer an open mind and listening ear for the residents of Sylvan Township."

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Angela Reagan, REP, Sears (INCUMBENT)

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Jeffrey Reagan, REP, Sears (INCUMBENT)
• Sheila Robinson, REP, Evart (INCUMBENT)

Democratic Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Jay Pozner, DEM, Sears

Republican Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Carol Wojcik, REP, Evart
• Andrew Wolff, REP, Evart
• Dana Wolff, REP, Evart

 

The primary election will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Be sure to follow Big Rapids Daily News on Facebook, Instagram, and X for results and updates.