STERLING HEIGHTS — In the Sentry’s coverage area, voters will play a role via the Nov. 5 election in determining the future of the U.S. presidency, Congress, the Michigan Legislature, county offices, judges and more. A Sterling Heights millage proposal is also on the ballot.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/MOUNT CLEMENS/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In the Journal’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for a list of federal, state, county, local, judicial and school offices on Nov. 5.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON PRESS — In the Press coverage area, voters will decide various state, county and local races Nov. 5, along with tax proposals for parks, streets, schools and the library.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — In the Madison-Park News coverage area, voters will select candidates for a list of federal, state, county, local, judicial and school offices on Nov. 5.

TROY — After being made aware of spam text messages being sent out regarding ballots for the November election, officials from the city of Troy said they want to make sure the community is aware of what to look for in terms of valid election information.

NOVI — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump held a rally at the Suburban Collection Showplace Oct. 26 in Novi to draw up support from Michigan voters just as the polls opened for early voting that day and Election Day was just 10 days out.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Oakland Township and Rochester are negotiating with the Rochester Hills Public Library for new contracts for services after voting against putting a library millage proposal increase on their ballots.

ROYAL OAK — Kamala Harris spoke Oct. 21 at the Royal Oak Music Theatre, touching on reaching swing voters, gun violence, national security and the political divide.

WARREN/CENTERLINE — Although many communities are embracing the preprocessing of absentee ballots for the general election, Warren City Clerk Sonja Buffa and Center Line Deputy City Manager and Clerk Janice Pockrandt have opted not to use it.

WARREN — Current District 12 Macomb County Commissioner Michelle Nard and former District 5 Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski are running as write-in candidates for the seat Nard currently holds.

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS/TROY — As Election Day nears on Nov. 5, residents in the Van Dyke Public Schools and Warren Consolidated Schools districts will be asked to consider bond proposals.

STERLING HEIGHTS — There’s an electoral fork in the road approaching. It’ll soon be up to Sterling Heights voters to decide which pathway to take regarding a ballot millage proposal that city officials say promises to promote recreation, sustainability and other city priorities.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — After failing to secure approval for a bond earlier this year, L’Anse Creuse Public Schools is returning to the voters with an adjusted bond proposal this November.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Voters in the Farmington Public Schools district have an operating millage renewal proposal on the Nov. 5 ballot.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — On Nov. 5, Lathrup Village residents will vote on whether or not the city should repeal the prohibition on cannabis establishments in the city’s boundaries.

FARMINGTON HILLS/SYLVAN LAKE/WEST BLOOMFIELD — Local clerks may be among the busiest people around these days, as preparations for the general election Nov. 5 are in high gear.

FRANKLIN — In November, voters will see a proposal to approve or deny a new liquor license in the village. Gray Dog Café LLC plans to open in 2025 and is requesting a Class C on-premises liquor license at its future location, 32644 Franklin Road.

MADISON HEIGHTS — When voters in the Madison District Public Schools open their ballots for the Nov. 5 election, they will see a proposal for a building and site sinking fund that would raise their taxes by 3 mills for a period of 10 years.

TROY — In November, voters in Troy will decide a Troy School District operating millage renewal.