Overview:
Michigan makes voting easy and secure. You can vote early, vote absentee, or vote on Election Day. Local clerks — including your township clerk — run elections, maintain voter records, and ensure every vote is counted accurately.
Key Parts of Michigan’s Voting System
Voter Registration:
- Michigan residents can register online, by mail, or in person at their local clerk’s office
- Same‑day registration is available during the 14 days leading up to Election Day
- Voters must be U.S. citizens, Michigan residents, and at least 18 years old
Ways to Vote: (Michigan offers several convenient voting options)
- Early Voting
- Michigan now provides early in‑person voting before statewide and federal elections
- Early voting locations are open for multiple days, giving voters flexibility
- Absentee Voting
- Any voter can request an absentee ballot — no reason required
- Ballots can be returned by mail, in person, or via secure drop boxes available for at least 40 days before Election Day
- Election Day Voting
- Polls are open statewide on Election Day
- Voters can cast a ballot at their assigned precinct
Secure & Accurate Elections: (Michigan’s election system includes multiple layers of security)
- Bipartisan canvassing boards in all 83 counties review and certify results
- Secure drop boxes are required to be available to all voters
- Local clerks maintain voter rolls and oversee polling places
- The decentralized structure — 83 county clerks, 280 city clerks, and 1,240 township clerks — provides strong checks and balances
Who Runs Elections:
- Secretary of State: Michigan’s chief election officer, providing oversight and guidance
- Local Clerks: Administer elections, manage voter registration, issue absentee ballots, and run polling places
- County & State Canvassing Boards: Review and certify results after each election
Clerk Contact Information:
Voting Information:
Jonesfield Township residents vote at the Jonesfield/Lakefield Township Fire Department’s Main Station.
For Additional Information:
Voting Information for State of Michigan
Saginaw County Elections Information