Elections
Michigan through election laws has established three potential election dates each year*:
- The May regular election date, which is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May
- The August regular election date, which is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in August.
- The November regular election date, which is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Polling places are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on election days. The City Clerk is the City's chief elections officer and is responsible for the administration of all City Elections.
*Presidential election years can include one additional election date for a total of four potential elections.
May 4th, 2021 Election
The Clerk’s Office encourages residents to please continue to return absentee applications by mail, email, or the City Hall Drop Box located in the parking lot adjacent to the building. Regular precinct locations will be open on election day. Questions? Please email us at elections@monroemi.gov.
Important Dates 2021
- Week of March 22 - AV ballot mailing begins
- April 30 - Last day Clerk’s Office may mail AV ballots
- May 3: Up to 4:00 pm - Last day to obtain an AV ballot in the Clerk’s office
- May 4: Up to 8:00 pm - Election Day registrants may register, obtain and vote an AV ballot at the Clerk’s office or vote in person at precinct.
- May 4: Election Day