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.
Important Dates 2022
August 2, 2022: State Primary Election
- Week of June 27 - AV ballot mailing begins
- July 29 - Last day Clerk’s Office may mail AV ballots. Clerk's Office open until 5:00 PM
- August 1: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm - Last day to obtain an AV ballot and vote in the Clerk’s office
- August 2: 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.
- August 2: - State Primary Election Day
November 8, 2022: State General Election
- Week of September 26 - AV ballot mailing begins
- November 4: - Last day Clerk’s Office may mail AV ballots. Clerk's Office open until 5:00 PM
- November 7: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm - Last day to obtain an AV ballot and vote in the Clerk’s office
- November 8: 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.
- November 8: - State General Election