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Current Election Information

VOTER REGISTRATION

Frequently Asked Questions:
When and Where May I Register to Vote?
            You may register to vote at any time.  However you must be registered at least thirty days before an election in order to vote in it.  You may register to vote at:

• Any Secretary of State Office
• Your City or Township Clerk’s Office
• Your CountyClerk’s office, any Family Independence Agency, or any specified agencies providing services through FIA
• Michigan Jobs Commission

What should I Do If I Have Moved Or Changed My Name Since The Last Election?
            You must re-register with the clerk of your new city or township.

Can I Vote Absentee Ballot?
            If you are a registered voter, you may vote absentee if any of the following apply:

• You are 60 years of age.
• You expect to be absent from the community in which you live for the entire time the polls are open on Election Day.
• You are unable to go to the polls without the assistance of another person.

Where Do I Vote?
            You vote in the city or township in which you live.  If you do not know the location of your polling place, check with your city or township clerk.

When Are The Polls Open?
Michigan’s polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

May I Receive Assistance When Voting?
            Any elector may request assistance with voting from the precinct board without stating a reason.  In such a case, two inspectors, one from each political party, will assist.  If you need help because you are blind, disabled, or unable to read or write, you may ask anyone except your employer to assist you.  Help America Vote machines are now available that provide for electronic voting.

Who May Register to Vote?
            In order to register to vote, you must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years of age by Election Day, and a resident of Michigan and the city or township in which you are applying to vote.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA)

The City Clerk is the Coordinator for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.

What is the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?

The Michigan Freedom of Information Act regulates and sets requirements for the disclosure of public records by “all public bodies” in the state.  All state agencies, county and other governments, school boards, other boards, departments, commissions, councils and public colleges and universities are covered.  Any program primarily funded by the state and local authority is also covered.

Any person may make a written request to the Freedom of Information Act Coordinator to inspect, copy or receive a copy of a public record.  A response is required by the public body no later than five business days from the request, unless notification is given that an extension to ten days is necessary.  Fees may be charged for providing the requested documents including mailing costs and duplication costs.