Voting
Election Day is NOVEMBER 3rd, 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 using this form. If you don't have a driver's license, you will need to complete this form by hand and submit it to your local clerk. You can view sample ballots online here.
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The general election is November 3rd, 2026. If you requested absentee voting, ballots are being sent out in late June. Once you complete the ballot, you can drop it off at the drop box specified on your ballot, or the 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.
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
Location: Ottawa Hills Library (1150 Giddings SE), curbside on Giddings
Hours: 24/7
For more Grand Rapids locations, click here.
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
City of Wyoming
Location: Wyoming City Hall (1144 28th St SW)
Hours: 24/7
Grandville
Location: Grandville City Hall (3195 Wilson Ave SE)
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)
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am - 7:00pm
1st & 2nd Saturdays: 8:00am - 4:00pm
1st & 2nd Sundays: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Kentwood
Location: Kentwood Public Library (4950 Breton Rd SE)
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
1st & 2nd Saturdays: 8:00am - 4:00pm
1st & 2nd Sundays: 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: 9:00am - 5:00pmTuesday, Thursday: 11:00am - 7:00pm1st & 2nd Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm1st & 2nd Sundays: 9:00am - 5:00pm
For more Grand Rapids locations, click here.
Grand Rapids Township
Location: Forest Hills Baptist Church (3900 Fulton St)
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm