ELECTION INFORMATION FOR VOTERS
CAROL A. HOFFMAN, CLERK
213-946-2249
clerk@longlaketownship.com
OFFICE HOURS:
ELECTION DATES
AUGUST 7, 2018...................................PRIMARY ELECTION Last Day to Register - July 2, 2018
NOVEMBER 6, 2018..........................GENERAL ELECTION Last Day to Register - October 9, 2018
REGULAR HOURS
Tuesday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
SPECIAL (ELECTION) HOURS
The Saturday before each election, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, to issue and receive ballots.
The Monday before each election, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, may vote in person until 4:00 PM
REGISTERING TO VOTE
If you wish to register to vote, you may use any of the following:
- Stop by the Clerk's Office, 8870 North Long Lake Rd., Traverse City, MI
Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Any Michigan Secretary of State Office
- Download an application for by going to:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/MIVoterRegistration_97046_7.pdf
- A completed application can be dropped off or mailed to Carol A. Hoffman, Clerk
8870 North Long Lake Road, Traverse City, MI 49685 or faxes to 231-946-4573
ABSENTEE BALLOT OF INFORMATION
Absentee Ballots are available for all elections. They provide voters with an option for casting a ballot when they are unable to attend the polls on Election Day or are 60+ years of age.
As a registered voter, you may obtain an Absentee Voter Ballot if:
- Age 60+ years in age
- Expect to be absent from the community on election day
- In jail awaiting arraignment for trial
- Unable to attend the polls due to religious reasons
- Appointed to work as an election inspector in a precinct other than your regular precinct
- Unable to vote without assistance at the polls
Applications may be requested or returned to the Clerk's Office by the following:
Applications can be downloaded at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/AbsentVoterBallot_105377_7.pdf
See the link below for a brief demonstration of the new voting equipment
www.grandtraverse.org/2011/Election-Equipment