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Deadlines to Know:
- Absentee Ballots are available in person (40 days prior to each election)
- Ballots sent to you by mail: by 5 pm the Friday before Election Day
- Obtain an Absentee Ballot at the Clerk's office: by 4 pm the day before Election Day
- Register to Vote at the Clerk's office: by 8 pm Election Day with picture ID & proof of residency
- Ballot must be returned to the City Clerk's office before 8 pm on Election Day
- For further details, click here.
Clerk's Office Extended Hours for Election Needs:
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Saturday, July 31st 2021 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Quick Links:
- Absent Voter Ballot Application (Vote at Home)
- How do I apply for an accessible absentee ballot? (For voters with print disabilities)
- Absentee Voting Explained
- Permanent Application Voter List Form
(You will automatically be sent an Absentee Ballot Application to complete, sign, and return in order to obtain a ballot for all future elections) - Check your Voter Registration
- Elections and Voting FAQs
- View a Sample Ballot at www.mi.gov/vote
- Election Night Results
- Voter Registration Form
- Spoiled Ballot Request If you make a mistake on your ballot, you must submit a signed written request for a new ballot.
Nov. 2018 Prop. 3 - The passage of "Promote the Vote" brings changes to Election Laws in 2019.
The following changes are now part of the Michigan Constitution:
Protecting the right to vote a secret ballot, providing voters the option to vote a straight party ballot, allowing citizens to register to vote by mail until 15 days before an election, registering to vote in person with the Clerk's Office until 8:00 pm on Election night and allowing for all registered voters to vote absentee without needing to provide a reason.
The following changes are now part of the Michigan Constitution:
Protecting the right to vote a secret ballot, providing voters the option to vote a straight party ballot, allowing citizens to register to vote by mail until 15 days before an election, registering to vote in person with the Clerk's Office until 8:00 pm on Election night and allowing for all registered voters to vote absentee without needing to provide a reason.
Election Notices
- Notice of Absentee Ballot Pre-Processing November 2 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Notice of Registration for the Election Information *
- Notice of Election Information *
- Notice of Voting Public Accuracy Test *
*This link will become active 75 days prior to the next election
Contact Us
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Mary Kotowski, MiPMC, MMC
City Clerk
Phone: 586-447-3303
Fax: 586-445-0469
Emails: City Clerk
Elections
FOIA email
Police FOIA email
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Go to michigan.gov/vote to view your
voter registration information.
When Passport Services resume in 2021
it will be posted on the City Clerk’s website.