Election Information
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ELECTION CHANGES FOR 2024
There have been precinct changes - See the Street Index below to find your correct precinct
With the passage of Proposal 2 in 2022 the following changes are now in effect:
Permanent Ballot – This is an option for those who like to vote by absentee ballot. Rather than first getting an application in the mail for every election you only need to sign up once and from that point on you will automatically be mailed a ballot for every election. However please note, that if you use this option and you temporarily leave your registered address you must inform our office when needing to use another mailing address. The State is working on a way to keep “snowbird” addresses and effective dates in their system, but it won’t happen for 2024.
To apply for an absentee voter ballot online visit www.michigan.gov/vote
Early Voting – The Township Meeting Hall will be our Early Voting Center and will be staffed from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for nine days preceding each election in 2024. Early Voting for November will begin Saturday, October 26 and end Sunday, November 3. The canvass of Early Voting will take place Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at the Clay Township Meeting hall at 8:30 p.m.
Weekend Office Hours - The Township office will be open Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 8:00am to 4:00pm to register voters and process absentee voter ballots.
Early Tabulation - An Early Absentee Voter Counting Board has been established to process ballots. Saturday November 2, 2024 from 8:00am - 6pm (if needed). The Tabulation will take place at Clay Township's Conference Room, 4710 Pte. Tremble, Clay Township, MI 48001. There will be 3 Election Inspectors processing ballots.
**The Early AVCB tabulated 1280 ballots on Saturday, November 1, 2024.
Public Accuracy Testing - A public accuracy test will be conducted for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the election. The public accuracy test is scheduled for Monday, October 7th at 2:00 p.m. in the Clay Township Meeting Hall.
With the passage of Proposal 2 in 2022 the following changes are now in effect:
Permanent Ballot – This is an option for those who like to vote by absentee ballot. Rather than first getting an application in the mail for every election you only need to sign up once and from that point on you will automatically be mailed a ballot for every election. However please note, that if you use this option and you temporarily leave your registered address you must inform our office when needing to use another mailing address. The State is working on a way to keep “snowbird” addresses and effective dates in their system, but it won’t happen for 2024.
To apply for an absentee voter ballot online visit www.michigan.gov/vote
Early Voting – The Township Meeting Hall will be our Early Voting Center and will be staffed from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for nine days preceding each election in 2024. Early Voting for November will begin Saturday, October 26 and end Sunday, November 3. The canvass of Early Voting will take place Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at the Clay Township Meeting hall at 8:30 p.m.
Weekend Office Hours - The Township office will be open Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 8:00am to 4:00pm to register voters and process absentee voter ballots.
Early Tabulation - An Early Absentee Voter Counting Board has been established to process ballots. Saturday November 2, 2024 from 8:00am - 6pm (if needed). The Tabulation will take place at Clay Township's Conference Room, 4710 Pte. Tremble, Clay Township, MI 48001. There will be 3 Election Inspectors processing ballots.
**The Early AVCB tabulated 1280 ballots on Saturday, November 1, 2024.
Public Accuracy Testing - A public accuracy test will be conducted for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the election. The public accuracy test is scheduled for Monday, October 7th at 2:00 p.m. in the Clay Township Meeting Hall.
POLLING HOURS AND LOCATIONS ON ELECTION DAY
Polls are open from 7:00am to 8:00pm.
Precincts 1 & 5 - Algonac Jr./Sr. High School, 5200 Taft Rd, Clay Twp, MI 48001
Precinct 4 - Harsens Island Lions Club, 230 LaCroix, Harsens Island, MI 48028
Polls are open from 7:00am to 8:00pm.
Precincts 1 & 5 - Algonac Jr./Sr. High School, 5200 Taft Rd, Clay Twp, MI 48001
Precinct 4 - Harsens Island Lions Club, 230 LaCroix, Harsens Island, MI 48028
APPLY FOR A BALLOT / REGISTER TO VOTE / VIEW YOUR BALLOT
You can apply for an Absentee Voter Ballot, view your ballot, check your voting status, register to vote, or update your address online at www.michigan.gov/vote.
*Ballots must be received in the Township Clerk's office no later than 8:00pm on election day to be counted.
*Ballots must be received in the Township Clerk's office no later than 8:00pm on election day to be counted.
INTERESTED IN WORKING ELECTIONS
Election Inspectors are responsible for opening the precinct on Election Day, ensuring voters are registered and are voting in the proper precinct, assigning ballots and closing the polls. Election Inspectors must attend mandatory training and must be a qualified registered elector of the State of Michigan.
If interested in becoming an Election Inspector for Clay Township, download an application below and return it to the Clerk's office.
If interested in becoming an Election Inspector for Clay Township, download an application below and return it to the Clerk's office.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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