SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Voters in Berrien, Cass, and St. Joseph counties head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Here’s what’s on the ballot.

Major Local Races and Candidates:
Benton Harbor City Commission (At-Large, Vote for 2):
Mary Alice Adams 

Deidre Fields 

Duane Seats 

Shaquille Truner

St. Joseph City Commission (At-Large, Vote for 3):
 Kim Jorgensen Gane

Michael Fernandez

Thomas Jennings

Ryan Katowich

Mike Sarola 

Lisa Vetne 

Dowagiac Mayor:
 Donald Lyons (incumbent)
Patrick Bakeman

Dowagiac City Council (Ward 3):
Breanna Bundy

Justin Boyle

Key Proposals and Millages:

• City of Niles: Renewal of a small property tax to fund the Dial-a-Ride public bus system for four more years.
• Niles Charter Township: Proposal 1 to allow marijuana businesses, Proposal 2 to ban them
• Royalton Township: Proposal for a two-year tax increase to buy fire equipment and provide firefighter training.
• Weesaw Township: Proposal for a new tax to buy a fire truck and renewal of a separate tax for road repairs
•  Village of Grand Beach: Proposal to increase the main village tax rate for local services.
• Brandywine, Dowagiac, Eau Claire, and St. Joseph Schools: Proposals to renew or increase taxes for building repairs, security, technology, and transportation.
•  Lake Michigan College: Two proposals to renew taxes for daily operations and facility improvements.
• Cass County: Proposal to renew tax for the county’s medical care facility
• Village of Edwardsburg: Proposal to revise the village charter.
• St. Joseph County: Renewal of the 911 emergency dispatch tax.
• Constantine and Bronson School Districts: Proposals to restore or increase local taxes for school operations and new buildings.

Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on November 4, 2025. Check your polling location and bring a valid photo ID to vote.