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Politics in Copemish

Who represents Copemish

Copemish is represented in Congress by Senators Gary C. Peters and Elissa Slotkin and Representative John R. Moolenaar. Gretchen Whitmer is governor.

Gary C. PetersElissa SlotkinJohn R. Moolenaar6 people represent Copemish →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
6
in Washington and Michigan

What stands out about civic life in Copemish

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Michigan

Who represents Copemish in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Copemish.

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Gretchen WhitmerGovernor of MichiganDemocrat · Since 2019Website ↗517-373-3400
State Senate · District 36
Michele HoitengaState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 104
J.R. RothState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Manistee County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Manistee County. Copemish’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President15,297 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican57.2%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat41.2%
Others1.6%

Michigan: Trump 49.7%, Harris 48.3%

U.S. Senate15,125 votes
Mike RogersRepublican56.1%
Elissa SlotkinDemocrat40.8%
Others3.0%

Michigan: Slotkin 48.6%, Rogers 48.3%

U.S. House · Michigan's 2nd District428,550 votes
John R MoolenaarRepublican65.1%
Michael LynchDemocrat31.7%
Others3.2%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What Michigan voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Michigan
  • U.S. SenateOne of Michigan’s two seats (now Gary C. Peters, Elissa Slotkin)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now John R. Moolenaar)
  • GovernorNow Gretchen Whitmer
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Copemish are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Copemish
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Copemish in Congress

Two senators for all of Michigan, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Michigan
Gary C. Peters
Gary C. PetersU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2015Website ↗202-224-6221
Elissa Slotkin
Elissa SlotkinU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2025Website ↗202-224-4822
U.S. House · Michigan's 2nd District
John R. Moolenaar
John R. MoolenaarU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2015Website ↗202-225-3561
Closer to home

Where Copemish’s own decisions get made

Local leaders and public meetings. Most of what shapes daily life (roads, schools, taxes, zoning) is decided here.

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Public meetings

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Copemish’s leaders

Who chairs the select board or serves as mayor? Neighbors keep this current.

Budget, taxes and staff on Town Hall →

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Practical, neighborly civic talk in Copemish. Please keep it about issues, not people.

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Copemish by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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