NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR
THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
ANN ARBOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
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 at 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 address at www.expressSOS.com.
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 19, 2026. After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) 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 - Thursday from 8:00 am – 12 pm and 1 – 4:30 pm.
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
- Election Day, Tuesday November 3, 2026, from 7 am – 8 pm.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Ann Arbor Township Voters will be voting on the following on November 3, 2026:
Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, U.S. Senator, Representative in Congress 6th District, State Senator 14 th, 15th District, Representative in State Legislature 23 rd ,47 th, 48th District, State Board of Education, Regent of University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University, Township Clerk, Justice of Supreme Court, Judge Court of Appeals 3rd District, Judge Circuit Court 22nd Circuit, Judge Probate Court Non-Incumbent Position, Judge District Court 14A District, Board of Trustees Washtenaw Community College, Board Member Ann Arbor Public Schools, Board Member Ann Arbor District Library and the following State ballot proposals as presented and listed below:
Proposal 2026-1
A Proposal to Convene a Constitutional Convention for the Purpose of Drafting a General Revision of the State Constitution
Proposal 2026-2
A Proposed Initiated Law to Prohibit Campaign Contributions from Certain Regulated Utilities and Government Contractors and Apply Campaign Finance Laws and Regulations to Additional Types of Political Communications
Sample ballots may be viewed at mi.gov/vote or annarbortownship.gov, or in-person at 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
SAMPLE BALLOTS:
S14 H47
S14 H48
S15 H23
BHV
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 November 4, 2026 General Election will be conducted on Thursday, October 8 at 2:00 pm at the Ann Arbor Charter Township Hall, 3792 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI. 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
NOTICE OF ELECTION
ANN ARBOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF ANN ARBOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP:
Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held in Ann Arbor Charter Township on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The polls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm at the following location:
Solid Rock Church, 3823 N. Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
The November 3, 2026 General Election is to elect candidates for the following offices: Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, U.S. Senator, Representative in Congress 6th District, State Senator 14 th, 15th District, Representative in State Legislature 23 rd ,47 th, 48th District, State Board of Education, Regent of University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University, Township Clerk.
Election is also for the purpose of electing the following nonpartisan positions: Justice of Supreme Court, Judge Court of Appeals 3rd District, Judge Circuit Court 22nd Circuit, Judge Probate Court Non-Incumbent Position, Judge District Court 14A District, Board of Trustees Washtenaw Community College, Board Members Ann Arbor Public Schools, Board Members Ann Arbor District Library.
Voters in Barton Hills Village will also elect Village Trustees.
Please take notice that Ann Arbor Township will also be voting the following State of Michigan proposals:
- Proposal 2026-01: A Proposal to Convene a Constitutional Convention for the Purpose of Drafting a General Revision of the State Constitution
- Proposal 2026-02: A Proposed Initiated Law to Prohibit Campaign Contributions from Certain Regulated Utilities and Government Contractors and Apply Campaign Finance Laws and Regulations to Additional Types of Political Communications
Full text of the ballot proposals is available at the Ann Arbor Township Office at 3792 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI or at www.washtenaw.org
A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote , online at annarbortownship.gov, or at the Township office at 3792 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may go online to mi.gov/vote or contact the clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot.
To comply with the Help America Vote Act, voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in alternative formats can be made by contacting the clerk in advance of the election. The polling location is accessible to voters with disabilities and includes a voter assistance terminal.
Kristine Bolhuis
Ann Arbor Charter Township Clerk, 734-663-3418 clerk@annarbortownship.gov
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Washtenaw County Learning Resources Center, 4135 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.
For more information contact the Washtenaw County Clerk/Register Elections Division at 734-222-6730.
PUBLIC NOTICE: the Ann Arbor Township Election Commission will meet at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the Township Hall, 3792 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI to discuss election administration for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Please visit annarbortownship.gov for the meeting agenda.
Kristine Bolhuis, Township Clerk
Please see the Calendar on the Homepage for Election Commission meeting details.
Important 2026 Election Dates for Ann Arbor Township:
August 4, 2026 – Primary Election
November 3, 2026 – General Election
If you need to register to vote, please fill out a Voter Registration Form
Absentee ballots are generally available 40 days prior to an election. If you file an absent voter application within 40 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 October 24 and runs through November 1st. 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
Washtenaw County Early Voting information:
Click HERE
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