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.
March 10, 2020 Presidential Primary
The Presidential Primary will take place Tuesday, March 10th. This is a closed primary. Below is a link to Frequently Asked Questions for the upcoming election.
Important Dates 2019
- January 25 - MOVE Ballots mailed to military & overseas voters. Absent voter ballots must be available for issuance to voters
- February 24 - Last Day to register in any manner other than in-person
- February 25 - In-person registration for City of Monroe residents at the City of Monroe Clerk-Treasurer's office begins (must have proof of residency)
- March 6 - Up to 5:00 PM: Electors may obtain an absent voter ballot via First Class mail
- March 9 - Up to 4:00 PM: Electors may obtain absent voter ballot in person at Clerk-Treasurer's office
- March 10 - Voter registration at the Clerk-Treasurer's office
- March 10 - Election day registrants may obtain and vote an absent voter ballot in person in clerk's office or vote in person in proper precinct
- August 4 - State Primary
- November 3 - State General Election