ELECTION & VOTER INFORMATION

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Elections are held for all registered voters in Grand Rapids Township

ELECTION NEWS

NOVEMBER 4, 2008  GENERAL ELECTION

Polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm on November 4, 2008. 
If you would like to verify your voter registration and polling location, check www.michigan.gov/vote

A sample ballot is available in the section below, Polling Locations and Ballots. (check back soon)

Absentee ballots are available at the Township office:
M-F until October 31  --   8 am to 5 pm
Saturday, November 1 --  9 am to 2 pm.
Monday,  November 3 --  8 am to 4 pm (Must be voted in the office)

 

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POLLING LOCATIONS & BALLOTS

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.

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ABSENTEE BALLOTS

· 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 jsatterlee@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.

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VOTING EQUIPMENT

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. 

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VOTER ID

Notice to Voters: New Voter Identification Requirement in Effect

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ELECTION INSPECTORS

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

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VOTER REGISTRATION

You are eligible to vote if you are:

• A citizen of the United States
• At least 18 years old on or before the next election
• A resident of Michigan
• 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 Janice Satterlee at 616-361-7391 Ext 222.

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 verify your voter registration by:

Calling Janice Satterlee, 616-361-7391 Ext 222.

Michigan Voter Information Center (MVIC) has additional information such as:
· How do I register to vote?
· Am I already registered?
· Find your clerk
· Absentee ballots
· Work at the Polls
· Voting machine instructions
· Election calendar
· Map to your polling location

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VOTER IDENTIFICATION CARD

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
	State Senate:	28
	State Rep:	86
	County Comm:	11
	School District:	East Grand Rapids, Forest Hills or Northview
Polling Location: Address of Grand Rapids Township polling place

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LINKS

Links with additional information: