Election Information

How do I Register to Vote?

Voter registration is now automatic during driver’s license or state ID transactions at Michigan Secretary of State branch offices. You may also register to vote by mail or in person at the local Clerk's Office, the County Clerk’s Office, military recruitment offices or specified agencies for clients receiving services. It is important to note that the address on your voter registration must match the address on your MI driver’s license or state ID; a change in one will be automatically reflected on the other. Please contact the Clerk's Office for more information.

If you have a valid Michigan I.D. or Drivers License you can register by clicking here

Where do I Vote?

There is one (1) precinct in Garfield Township. The assigned polling location is the Garfield Township Hall. Newly registered voters and voters who move into the township are sent a voter ID card with polling location and district information. This information is also available on the Michigan Voter Information Center website at the link above.

You are not required to show your voter ID card to vote, just present photo ID. Acceptable forms of ID include:

• a driver’s license

• state ID

• school ID

• tribal ID

Voters who are not in possession of their ID while in the polls may sign an affidavit.

You must have lived at your registered address for the 30 days preceding an election in order to vote. If you move during the 30 days preceding an election you may be eligible to vote one last time in your prior polling location. We can help determine where you should vote.

The polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

The polling location is handicap accessible and equipped with voter assist terminals. These terminals are available to any person and provide voters with ballot language using audio output, large print or high contrast readouts. Selections can be made via touch screen, key pad, or sip-puff technology. Ballots indicating the voter’s selections are printed by the terminal to be inserted into the precinct tabulator by the voter.

The Clerk is responsible for conducting all federal, state, and local elections. Some frequently asked questions are here for your review. As always, if you have additional questions, don't hesitate to contact our office.

Michigan Voting Information Center

Early Voting Precinct Canvass will be held at 8:00 p.m. on February 27, 2024 at the Clare County Building, 225 W. Main St., Harrison, MI 48625.  Early Voting Precinct Canvass is open to the public.

Early Voting Center Information:

Dates & Times: February 17 - 25, 2024, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Clare County Building, 225 W. Main Street, Harrison, MI 48625

Election Day Voting Information:

Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Location: Garfield Township Hall, 9348 Terry Street, Lake, MI 48632

Register to Vote Here

Absent Voter Ballot Application

Mail completed applications to:

Janet Clayton, Township Clerk

P.O. Box 390

Lake, MI 48632-0390

Deliver your application to the Garfield Township Hall. 9348 Terry St

• Drop off hours Wednesday’s & Friday’s 10am-4pm or use the township dropbox

Questions:  Call 989-544-2445