Ballot and Voting Information
Voting Information
Vote In-Person:
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Polling locations have been consolidated. Find your location below:
- Bengal, Ovid, and Bingham Townships:
Polling location: Bingham Township Hall, 2057 N Lansing St., St, Johns 48879
- Dewitt, Victor, and Olive Townships:
Polling location: Olive Township Hall, 1400 W. Pratt Rd., Dewitt
- Duplain, Essex, Fulton, Washington, and Greenbush Townships:
Polling location: Greenbush Township Hall, 1883 E. French Rd, St. Johns
- Watertown, Westphalia, and Riley Townships:
Polling location: Riley Township Hall, 7110 W. Pratt, Dewitt
- The City of St. Johns will be opening as normal:
Polling locations:
Precinct 1 - First Baptist Church, 512 S. US-27, St. Johns
Precinct 2 - Nazarene Church, 515 N. Lansing St., St. Johns
Precinct 3 - First Baptist Church, 512 S. US-27, St. Johns
Unsure of your polling place? Visit mi.gov/vote to learn more.
Vote Absentee:
Any time before May 7
Absentee ballots are now available. Contact your township clerk with questions.
Registering to vote:
- Voters may register in person through May 7, 2024 (election day) with the required documentation
Ballot Language Breakdown
How do I register to vote?
Visit Michigan.gov/vote to register to vote online. It is recommended by the Secretary of State to register by mail by April 22, 2024 to participate in the May 7, 2024 election. Individuals may also register in person at their local clerk’s office through May 7, 2024, with the required documentation. For assistance in obtaining the address of your local clerk, visit  Michigan.gov/vote.
How do I obtain an absentee voter ballot?
Registered voters must complete and submit the application to receive their absentee voter ballot. To vote by mail, fill out the application and sign it, and then return it to your local clerk. For assistance in obtaining the address of your local clerk, visit Michigan.gov/vote. When filling out the application, if you check the box to be added to the permanent absentee voter list, you will get an application mailed to you before every election.
If you registered to vote after absentee voter ballot applications were mailed, applications may be obtained online at Michigan.gov/vote. Absentee voter ballots are available as early as March 23 through election day, May 7, 2024.
If I rent a house or apartment, can I vote?
Yes, if you rent a house or apartment, you can still vote. You must be a registered voter in the city or township you are living in and live within the school district’s boundaries.
Are owners of property in the school district eligible to vote if they do not reside in the school district?
Owners of property are only eligible to vote if they reside within the school district’s boundaries. To be eligible to register to vote you must be:
- A Michigan resident (at the time you register) and a resident of your city or township for at least 30 days (when you vote)
- A United States citizen
- At least 18 years of age (when you vote)
- Not currently serving a sentence in jail or prison
