Run for Office in Clare County
Local government is where most decisions that touch Clare County actually get made. These pages explain what each elected office does — pay, duties, and how to get on the ballot — so conservatives who want to serve can find the right seat.
Election Cycle Overview
- County Elected Offices (Clerk/ROD, Treasurer, Sheriff, Drain, Prosecutor, Surveyor, Commissioners): 4-year terms expiring Dec 31, 2028 · Next general election: November 2028.
- Road Commissioner: 6-year staggered terms — confirm upcoming seat expirations with Clerk / Road Commission.
- Township Offices: Typically same even-year 4-year cycle as county (next general November 2028); confirm with your Township Clerk.
- State Legislature (State Senate 34, State House 99 & 100): General ballot November 2026. Next cycles: 2028 (House) / 2030 (Senate) — active candidate recruitment for future cycles.
County Elected Offices
Clerk / Register of Deeds
Official records, court records, county elections, deeds & land records.
View Details →County Treasurer
County revenue custodian, cash management, delinquent tax collection & tax foreclosure.
View Details →County Sheriff
Chief law enforcement officer of the county. Must be a registered and qualified elector of Clare County; bond and oath of office when taking office.
View Details →Prosecuting Attorney
Chief criminal prosecutor, legal counsel to county board and county officers (Licensed attorney).
View Details →Drain Commissioner
County drain infrastructure, stormwater management, drainage districts & special assessments.
View Details →County Surveyor
Public land survey corner preservation, official county survey records & boundary consultation.
View Details →County Commissioner
County legislative & policy governing board, annual county budget, ordinances & oversight.
View Details →Road Commissioner
County road policy, highway maintenance, equipment and capital project oversight (6-year term).
View Details →Township Offices
Township Supervisor
Chief executive and administrative officer, board meeting presider, intergovernmental representative.
View Details →Township Clerk
Official township records, local elections administration, financial accounts & public notices.
View Details →Township Treasurer
Local property tax collection, cash management, bank deposits, investments & disbursements.
View Details →Township Trustee
Voting board member, township policy, budget, zoning ordinances and general governance.
View Details →State Legislature (Clare County)
State Senator — District 34
Represents Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Osceola, Mecosta, and Isabella in the Michigan Senate (4-year term).
View Details →State Representative — District 99
Represents parts of Clare County in the Michigan House of Representatives (2-year term).
View Details →State Representative — District 100
Represents parts of Clare & Lake and all of Mecosta & Osceola in the Michigan House (2-year term).
View Details →Before You File, Talk to the Clare County Republican Party
We help serious conservative candidates understand the office, the statutory requirements, the election calendar, and the local community. Don’t navigate the filing process alone.
Kelly Harrison, Chair
Phone: (248) 464-2829
Email: [email protected]
Join us at our next meeting: Upcoming Events →
Disclaimer: Informational summary of elected offices under Michigan law. Prepared for public education and candidate recruitment. Confirm salaries, benefits, signature counts, and filing deadlines with the Clare County Clerk (or Township Clerk / Michigan Bureau of Elections as applicable).