Voting
The Democratic Primary is AUGUST 4th, 2026
🗳️ Step 1: Check your registration
The first step is to register to vote! If you have already done this, you can move on to the next step. If you are unsure, you can check on the Michigan site here. On the site, you can also find more information about registering. Even if you're registered, you might want to check the site. It lists your absentee status, polling place, what will be on the ballot, and more.
🗳️ Step 2: Make your voting plan
Whether you are voting absentee or in-person early or on election day, make sure you know where to go and what to do to get your vote counted.
🗳️ Step 3: Vote Your Way
1. Vote by mail/absentee
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You can request an absentee ballot online. If you don't have a driver's license, you will need to complete the form by hand and submit it to your local clerk. You can view sample ballots online here.
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The primary election is August 4th, 2026. The general election is November 3rd, 2026. If you request absentee voting, ballots are being sent out as of late June. Once you complete the ballot, you can drop it off at the dropbox specified on your ballot, or your city clerk. If you are unsure, click your jurisdiction below to view your dropboxes. Absentee ballots must be dropped off by 8pm on Election Day.
Secure Drop Box Locations
East Grand Rapids
Location: Communtiy Center/Library (750 Lakeside Dr SE) inside front entry doors
Hours: 24/7 (inside front vestibule)
Grand Rapids
Locations:
Madison Square Library
(1201 Madison Ave SE)
Cook Library Center
(1100 Cesar E Chavez Ave SW)
Seymour Library
(2350 Eastern Ave SE)
Hours: 24/7
Wyoming
Locations:
Wyoming City Hall (1144 28th St SW)
Wyoming Burton Street Fire Station
(1500 Burton Street SW)
Wyoming Division Avenue Fire Station
(4507 S Division Avenue)
Wyoming Gezon Parkway Fire Station
(2300 Gezon Parkway SW)
Wyoming Central Fire Station
(1250 36th Street SW)
Hours: 24/7
Grandville
Location: Grandville City Hall (3195 Wilson Ave SE)
Hours: 24/7
Grand Rapids Township
Location: GR Township Hall
(1836 E. Beltline NE)
Hours: 24/7
Location: GR Township Fire Station
(2728 3 Mile Rd NE)
Hours: 24/7
Kentwood
Location: Kentwood City Hall (4900 Breton Ave)
Hours: 24/7
Location: Kentwood Parks & Recreation (355 48th St SE)
Hours: 24/7
Location: Kentwood Fire Station 2 (4151 Embassy Dr SE)
Hours: 24/7
2. Vote early in-person
Early voting in-person begins on Saturday, July 26, 2026 and ends Sunday, August 2nd, 2026. Voting may start earlier depending on your city/township.
Early Voting Locations
East Grand Rapids
Location: Communtiy Center/Library (750 Lakeside Dr SE)
July 25 & 26: 8:00am - 4:00pm
July 27: 9:00am - 5:00pm
July 28: Noon - 8:00pm
July 29: 8:00am - 4:00pm
July 30 & 31: 9:00am - 5:00pm
August 1 & 2: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Kentwood
Location: Kentwood Public Library, Community Room (4950 Breton Rd SE)
Daily: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Wyoming
Location: Wyoming Public Library (3350 Michael Ave SW)
Monday - Sunday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Grand Rapids
Location: Ottawa High School (2055 Rosewood Ave SE)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 11:00am - 7:00pm
For more Grand Rapids locations, click here.
Grand Rapids Township
Location: Township Hall (1836 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525)
Daily: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Grandville
Location: City Hall (3195 Wilson Ave SW)
Daily: 8:00am – 4:00pm