Ishpeming Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jason
Chapman
Jason Chapman is running for mayor of Ishpeming in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Brett Argall.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Brett Argall
- 02Jason ChapmanYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Ishpeming City Council member for seven years who was elected mayor in 2022. He works for a family-owned business.
- Campaign website
- www.facebook.com/chapmanforIshpeming
The city lists the council terms of Brett Argall and Jason Chapman as running through 2028. City of Ishpeming
On the record: Jason Chapman
9 sourced01City manager1 sourced position
Voted yes on the city manager's contract amendment, which included a full-year severance (passed 3-2, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Ishpeming · Jun 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02City budget3 sourced positions
Voted yes to adopt the city's 2026 budget and amended Capital Improvements Plan (passed 5-0, November 2025).
Council voteCity of Ishpeming · Nov 19, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes to accept a Deficit Elimination Plan for the general fund and send it to the state (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Ishpeming · Aug 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said the tight city budget makes experience more important.
Own statementLeague of Women Voters of Marquette County: November 3, 2026 General Election Voter GuideLink
03City planning1 sourced position
Voted yes to accept the City of Ishpeming Strategic Plan for 2026-2030 (passed 3-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Ishpeming · Apr 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Council vacancy1 sourced position
Supported Claudia Demarest for the council vacancy; the council split 2-2 and Demarest was chosen by lot (April 2026).
Council voteCity of Ishpeming · Apr 30, 2026Link
05Priorities1 sourced position
Listed transparency, economic and housing development, constituent service and infrastructure as his priorities as mayor.
I would like to continue to see increased transparency, a focus on economic and housing development, a renewed focus on constituent service, and continued work on improving our infrastructure.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters of Marquette County: November 3, 2026 General Election Voter GuideLink
06Communication1 sourced position
Said the city should reach residents without social media through print, mail and the newspaper.
We need to do more things via print and mail and through the newspaper.”
Forum answerMining Journal · Oct 13, 2026Link
07Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Ishpeming City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementMarquette County Clerk Elections Database: 2024 City Council 4-Year Term, Ishpeming City · Nov 5, 2024Link
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Jason Chapman: their words and their votes on the same issue
City budget
In their words
Said the tight city budget makes experience more important.
League of Women Voters of Marquette County: November 3, 2026 General Election Voter Guide
On the record
Voted yes to adopt the city's 2026 budget and amended Capital Improvements Plan (passed 5-0, November 2025).
Nov 19, 2025 ·City of Ishpeming · Nov 19, 2025
Voted yes to accept a Deficit Elimination Plan for the general fund and send it to the state (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Aug 19, 2026 ·City of Ishpeming · Aug 19, 2026
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