ELECTION & VOTER INFORMATION
Elections are held for all registered voters in Grand Rapids Township
ELECTIONS SCHEDULED FOR 2012
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February 28, 2012 Republican Presidential Primary
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August 7, 2012 Primary Election
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November 6, 2012 General Election
A COPY OF YOUR BALLOT CAN BE FOUND AT
www.michigan.gov/vote
Official Ballot of the Democratic Party and Republican Party
Precinct 1 Grand Rapids Township Hall ■
1836 East Beltline NE -
Grand Rapids MI 49525
Precinct 2 Orchard View Church of God ■
2777 Leffingwell Ave NE -
Grand Rapids MI 49525
Precinct 3 Porter Hills Village ■
3600 Fulton Street -
Grand Rapids MI 49546
Precinct 4 Heather Hills ■
1055 Forest Hill Avenue SE -
Grand Rapids MI 49546
Precinct 5 Grand Rapids Township Fire Station 3 ■
4433 Heather Lane SE -
Grand Rapids MI 49546
Precinct 6 Grand Rapids Township Fire Station 2 ■
2728 Three Mile Road NE -
Grand Rapids MI 49525
Precinct 7 Daystar Ministries ■
2220 Three Mile Road NE -
Grand Rapids MI 49525
Precinct 8 Lincoln School ■
860 Crahen Road NE -
Grand Rapids MI 49525
Precinct 9 Sunshine Community Church ■
3300 East Beltline NE -
Grand Rapids MI 49525
Click here for a map of the precincts.
· Absentee Ballots are available to registered voters if:
· You are 60 years of age or older
· You expect to be absent from the community the entire time
the polls are open on election day
· You are physically unable to attend the polls without assistance
· You cannot attend the polls because of religious beliefs
· You have been appointed a precinct inspector in a precinct
other than where you reside
· You are confined to jail awaiting arraignment or trial
Remember, if you registered by mail, you are not eligible for an absentee ballot for your first election.
Absentee ballots are available at the Township Office on Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. An application for an absentee ballot is available (click here).
You may also fax or email your request: 361-2315 or clerkoffice@grandrapidstwp.org.
Grand Rapids Township has a permanent list of voters who have requested ballot applications sent to them each election. If you would like to be added to that list, please send a note with that request to the Clerk's Office or you may call the Clerk's Office at 616-855-5803.
If you have requested an absentee ballot and would like to check on the status, go to the www.michigan.gov link and type in your voter information. The Absentee Voter Information section will show the ballot status.
How to use voting equipment videos are on the Secretary of State website at: http://michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1633_8716_45458---,00.html The videos provide voters with step-by-step instructions on how to use Michigan’s Optical Scan Voting equipment and the AutoMark Voter Assist Terminal.
Notice to Voters: New Voter Identification Requirement in Effect
If you would like to be an Election Inspector, please complete the application and submit the application to the Clerk, 1836 East Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525. APPLICATION FOR ELECTION INSPECTOR
You are eligible to vote if you are:
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A citizen of the United States
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At least 18 years old on or before the next election
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A resident of Michigan
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Registered 30 days prior to the next election
You are not required to re-register for each election unless you have moved or changed your name. For moves within Grand Rapids Township, you can call the 616-855-5803.
You can register to vote at any:
Secretary of State Branch Office
County Clerk's Office
Grand Rapids Township Clerk's Office
Assistant clerk for voter registration at specified government agencies
By mail (Important reminder if you register by mail - you must vote
in person
for your first election)
You can change your address online if you have a valid Michigan driver's license or ID card.
www.michigan.gov/sos
Uniformed Service Members, Their Families and Citizens Living Outside the U.S.
can find voting assistance at www.fvap.gov.
You can verify your voter registration and find other information at:
Michigan
Voter Information Center (MVIC)
· Are You Registered?
· Find Your Clerk
· Register To Vote
· Absentee Voting
· Military and Overseas Voters
· Work At The Polls
· Voting Equipment
· Voting Info / FAQs
· Statewide Ballot Proposals
· Candidate Information Links
· Voter ID
A Voter Identification Card will be issued to each registered voter. This ID card has the following information:
| Township: | Grand Rapids Charter Township | |
| County: | Kent | |
| Districts: | US Congressional: | 03 |
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State Senate: |
28 | |
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State Rep: |
86 | |
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County Comm: |
11 | |
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School District: |
East Grand Rapids, Forest Hills or Northview | |
| Polling Location: Address of Grand Rapids Township polling place | ||
Links with additional information:
Michigan Voter Information Center (MVIC)
Voter Registration/Drivers License/ Change of Address Form - Click here...