Elections

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF ANN ARBOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Ann Arbor Charter Township in the state of Michigan who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Township Clerk, the office of the County Clerk, a Secretary of State branch office, or any other designated state agency. Voters with a MI driver’s license or ID card may register online mi.gov/vote. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, July 20, 2026.  After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector must register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.497) at the Ann Arbor Charter Township Clerk’s office, located at 3792 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 at the following times:

• Regular business hours: Monday - Friday from 9:00 am – 12 pm and 1 – 4:30 pm.
• Saturday, August 1, 2024, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
• Election Day, Tuesday August 4, 2024, from 7 am – 8 pm.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE - Ann Arbor Township Voters will be voting on the following on August 4, 2026:
Governor, U.S. Senator, Representative in Congress 6^th District, State Senator 14 ^th , 15^th District, Representative in State Legislature 23 ^rd ,47 ^th ,48^th District, Township Clerk, Delegates to County Conventions, and the following millage proposals as presented and listed below:

Ann Arbor Charter Township:
Proposal to Replace Ann Arbor Township Public Safety Millage to Previously Authorized 3.98 mills.

Public Schools of the City of Ann Arbor:
Building and Site Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal. This proposal will renew the authority last approved by the electors in 2017 and which expires with the 2026.

Washtenaw Community College:
Operating Millage Renewal Proposal. This proposal will permit the College to continue to levy up to 0.85 mill that was previously approved by electors to fund operations for 10 years.

Sample ballots may be viewed below or at mi.gov/vote or aatwp.org, or in-person at the Ann Arbor Township Hall at 3792 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. 

To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the clerk’s office at clerk@annarbortownship.gov or 734-663-3418. 

Kristine Bolhuis

Ann Arbor Charter Township Clerk

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE - Ann Arbor Township Voters will be voting on the following on August 4, 2026:
Governor, U.S. Senator, Representative in Congress 6^th District, State Senator 14 ^th , 15^th District, Representative in State Legislature 23 ^rd ,47 ^th ,48^th District, Township Clerk, Delegates to County Conventions, and the following millage proposals as presented and listed below:

Ann Arbor Charter Township:
Proposal to Replace Ann Arbor Township Public Safety Millage to Previously Authorized 3.98 mills.

Public Schools of the City of Ann Arbor:
Building and Site Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal. This proposal will renew the authority last approved by the electors in 2017 and which expires with the 2026.

Washtenaw Community College:
Operating Millage Renewal Proposal. This proposal will permit the College to continue to levy up to 0.85 mill that was previously approved by electors to fund operations for 10 years.

SAMPLE BALLOTS:

S14 H47
S14 H48
S15 H23

To check which district you live in, consult your Voter ID card, or look yourself up online at www.mi.gov/vote and click “My Voting District Information.”

The public accuracy test of Ann Arbor Township’s Hart InterCivic Verity Scan voting tabulators to be used at the upcoming August 4, 2026, Primary Election will be conducted on Tuesday, July 14 at 10:00 am at the Ann Arbor Charter Township Hall, 3792 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48015.  This accuracy test will validate the programs and equipment to be used to process ballots for the election.  The Verity Touch Writer voter assistance terminal will also be available for use.  Open to the public. 

 

Kristine Bolhuis, Ann Arbor Charter Township Clerk

Important 2026 Election Dates for Ann Arbor Township:

August 4, 2026 – Primary Election

November 3, 2026 – General Election

 

Check your voter registration here: Mi.gov/vote

Absentee Voting Information
Absentee Ballots for the August 2026 Primary Election were mailed out to those who have requested them. We want to ensure every voter has the information they need to make their voice heard. If you have already cast an absentee ballot for a candidate who has recently dropped out of the race, you have options to change your vote. See the SPOILING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT section below.

Absentee ballots are generally available 45 days prior to an election. If you file an absent voter application within 45 days of an election, your ballot will be mailed out within 24 hours of receipt.

Apply for an absentee ballot online at:  mi.gov/vote

Or, here is a link to a fillable pdf that you can fill out, print, and sign: Michigan Absent Voter Application

If you want to come to the Township Office in person to request your absentee ballot, the Clerk’s Office is open Monday-Thursday 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm at 3792 Pontiac Trail. The Clerk’s office will also be open Saturday prior to every election 8:30am – 4:30pm.

TRACK YOUR ABSENT VOTER PROCESS: You can track the progress of your absent voter application and absent voter ballot at mi.gov/vote.

RETURNING THE ABSENTEE BALLOT: Voters have several options to securely return their completed and signed absentee ballot envelope. If using USPS to return your absentee ballot, we encourage you to return it by mail as soon as you are able. We recommend giving your ballot a full week to arrive to the Township office by mail. Absentee ballots MUST be received by a voter’s local clerk’s office by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. Exception: military and overseas ballots which must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by their local clerk within 6 days after the election in order to be counted.

DROP BOX: You can drop off your absent voter application and absent voter ballot 24 / 7 at the Township Office / Fire Station 1 at 3792 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.  The drop box is located inside the glass vestibule and is secured and locked.

SPOILING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT: A voter who returned their absentee ballot to their clerk's office in person, via drop box, or by mail has the right to change their vote by spoiling their ballot and requesting a new one. The request must be in writing, signed by the voter, and received by the voter's city or township clerk by 5 p.m. on July 24.

There are options to do this:

Contact the Clerk's Office for a Request To Spoil Absent Voter Ballot form, check that you want a new ballot mailed to you, and sign the form. Then you can scan it in, or take a photo of it and email it to: clerk@annarbortownship.gov.
OR
You can come into the Township office in person - Monday-Thursday 9 am to noon/ 1 pm-4 pm (we close from noon -1:00 for lunch). You can sign the form here and we can then hand you a new ballot in person (avoiding another mail delay). The ballot can be completed and submitted at the same time at the Township Hall.

If you have not yet submitted your Absent Voter Ballot, there are other options to change your vote:

• You can also vote at one of the early voting sites. Early voting starts July 25 and runs through August 2nd. Information on locations and hours in on our website.
• You can also vote on Election Day, as always, 7:00 am-8:00 pm at Solid Rock Church

Our clearly labeled election drop box for absent voter applications and ballots is in the glass vestibule at Township Hall, 3792 Pontiac Trail.

 

Federal and state-wide early voting information:

The Michigan Constitution now requires 9 days of in-person voting to occur prior to each federal and state-wide election.  Early voting begins the second Saturday before the election and ends on the Sunday just before the election (4 weekend days and 5 weekdays).  Ann Arbor Township has entered into an agreement with Washtenaw County and 22 other cities and townships in order to run early voting centers more efficiently.

Ann Arbor Township voters will be able to vote at two sites:

Scio Township Hall
827 N Zeeb Road
Ann Arbor, MI  48103

Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center
4135 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI  48108
9 am to 5 pm

The Michigan Department of State has an early in-person voting webpage that provides answers to many frequently asked questions regarding early voting and early voting sites.

Click here to view Early Voting in Michigan.

Election workers, whether they work at the polls or as part of the absent voter ballot processing board, are called “Election Inspectors.”  Election inspectors must be trained and certified to work elections by the Washtenaw County Director of Elections.  The Township pays election workers for their time in training as well as time working on Election Day.

If you are interested in working as an Election Inspector, please complete the application linked below, and return it to the Township Clerk either by mail, dropping it off or via scan/email to clerk@annarbortownship.gov

Election Inspector Application

Eligibility requirements to serve as an election inspector in Michigan are as follows:

• You must be at least 16 years of age.
• You must be a registered voter in Michigan if 18+ years of age. Individuals aged 16 – 17 must be a Michigan resident.
• You must not have a felony or election crime conviction.
• You must not be an election challenger, a candidate, a member of a candidate’s immediate family, or a member of the local board of canvassers.
• You must affiliate with a political party. Party registration is not a requirement. Michigan law requires that election inspectors disclose political affiliation to ensure balanced staffing. Affiliating as “independent” or “unaffiliated” is not a legal option for an election inspector.

While not a requirement, Michigan election clerks are seeking individuals with the following skills to serve as election inspectors:

• Organization
• Management and supervising
• Customer service
• Project management
• Familiarity with technology, such as operation of computers and software.

On Election Day(s) ALL Township voters vote at:

Solid Rock Church 3823 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

Polls are open from 7AM to 8PM

Redistricting after the 2020 census has changed the district maps.

In Ann Arbor Township there are 7 different combinations of County Commissioner (CC) districts, State House (SH), State Senate (SS) districts, Barton Hills Village, and precincts located in Ann Arbor Charter Township.  To check which districts you live in, consult your Voter ID card, or look yourself up online at www.mi.gov/vote and click “My Voting District Information.”

PRECINCT 1 (all Township voters are in Precinct 1)

• CC2 – SH48 – SS14
• CC2 – SH23 – SS15
• CC2 – SH48 – SS14 – Barton Hills Village
• CC2 – SH47 – SS14
• CC9 – SH48- SS14
• CC7 – SH23 – SS15
• CC7 – SH48 – SS14

Ann Arbor Township Districts Map