The Clerk's Office encourages voters to be proactive about registering to vote, requesting absentee ballots, and returning ballots. Please be aware of these important dates and deadlines for the upcoming August election:
- Monday, July 20 - Last day to register to vote online or by mail
- Friday, July 31 - Last day to request an absentee ballot to be sent to you by mail
- Saturday, August 1 - The Clerk's Office will be open curbside by appointment from 8 am until 4 pm to issue absentee ballots.
- Monday, August 3 - The Clerk's Office will be open curbside by appointment from 8 am until 5 pm to issue absentee ballots.
- Election Day, Tuesday, August 4 - Registered voters who did not submit an absentee ballot must vote at their precinct. All live precincts will be open and available to the public on Election Day. Polling place information is available at Michigan.gov/Vote. If you are not already registered, you may register and vote curbside at the Clerk's Office on August 4 from 7 am until 8 pm.
To make a curbside appointment to register to vote or request an absentee ballot, please call the City Clerk's Office at (248) 530-1880 or email
elections@bhamgov.org
.
Voters who already have their ballots are encouraged to complete them as soon as possible, sign the back of the envelope, and return them by drop box located on the south side of City Hall at 151 Martin or by mail. Please note that mailed ballots must have 55 cents postage and be returned by Election Day. Voters may only vote for one party in the Aug. 4 state primary elections. Ballot return envelopes must be signed by the voter to be counted.
For more information, please visit the City's
website
or call the City Clerk's office at (248) 530-1880.
