Of the eight states that administer elections on the local level, Michigan is the largest state both in terms of its population and geography to do so. Involving 83 county clerks, 280 city clerks and 1,240 township clerks, Michigan’s elections system is administered by 1,603 county and local election officials making it the most decentralized elections system in the nation. Michigan is one of 20 states in the nation that maintains a township level of government. The following outlines the public officials, commissions and boards involved in the administration of the elections in Michigan:
If you already have a Michigan driver’s license or state ID, you can register to vote using the following link: register to vote or update your registration immediately.
Alternatively, if you want to register to vote or update your registration by mail, you may do so with a printable form at the following link: application form.
A third option is to register in person at your township with the local Clerk.
You may register at any time up to 8 p.m. on Election Day, but it is better to register as soon as possible. Please review the following website for more specific information on registering to vote, the voting process, and specific deadlines regarding voting: Michigan Voter Information Center
Have you considered working at the polls as a Precinct Election Inspector? Registered voters interested in serving as election inspectors must submit an Election Inspector Application (link below) to our Township Clerk at clerk@cott-township.org. In addition to your name, address and date of birth, applicants must include their political party preference and qualifications to fill the position, such as education or experience. Mandatory training is required prior to serving and then training is required every two years thereafter.
View Election Inspector Application
To learn in depth information regarding Elections in our county, to see specific dates, election results, candidate filing information and more, please visit the county’s website at: Elections – St. Clair County Clerk’s Office