News from the Clerk's Office
August Election Ballots Will Arrive in Mailboxes Soon
Absentee ballots for the August 2, 2022 primary election have been mailed! All Birmingham voters who returned an application for an absentee ballot should receive their absentee ballot by mail soon. Look for the official election mail stamp pictured here.

If you have yet to request an absentee ballot and wish to vote absentee, the Clerk's Office encourages you to do so as soon as possible! Please visit bhamgov.org/voting or call the City Clerk's office at (248) 530-1880 for assistance.

Completed absentee ballots may be returned by mail or to one of two drop boxes located behind City Hall at 151 Martin Street. A walk-up drop box is located near the rear entrance doors and a drive-up drop box is located in the driveway off of Henrietta Street.
Reminders for Completing Your Absentee Ballot
  • Take your time to study your absentee ballot and read all of the instructions.
  • Be sure to sign your green absentee ballot return envelope.
  • Use a black or blue ink pen to complete your absentee ballot (no pencil).
  • Do not use white-out or stickers on your absentee ballot.
  • If you make a mistake on your absentee ballot, please visit the Clerk's Office to spoil your absentee ballot and get a new one.
  • For the August Primary, you may not split your ticket by crossing party lines. There are two columns on the absentee ballot and voters may only select candidates from one party column for this election. Winning candidates from the August primary will appear on the November ballot with the exception of precinct delegates.
  • Absentee ballots may be returned by mail (postage for your absentee ballot is 58 cents or one "forever stamp") or to one of two drop boxes located behind City Hall. Absentee ballots must be returned to the Clerk's Office before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, August 2, 2022.
  • Visit mi.gov/vote to track your ballot.
For more information, please visit bhamgov.org/voting or call the City Clerk's office at (248) 530-1880.
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