Apply for an Emergency Absentee Ballot

Did an unexpected emergency disrupt your plans to vote at the last minute? You might be able to apply for an emergency absentee ballot.

Make sure you're eligible to get this type of absentee ballot

You can get an emergency absentee ballot if you meet one of these requirements:

  • You have become physically disabled
  • A family death or illness requires you to leave your community for the entire time the polls are open on Election Day

The emergency must have happened at a time which made it impossible for you to apply for a regular absent voter ballot.

Make sure you apply on time

You'll need to make sure you apply for an emergency ballot between 5:00 pm on the Friday before the election and 4:00 pm on Election Day. Your ballot must be returned to the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page by 8:00 pm on Election Day.

Download the application

Print and fill out the PDF application.

Download the Application in English(PDF)

Submit your application

Drop off your completed application to the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page.

We'll send you a ballot

We'll send the ballot to the address you provide on your application.

Return your ballot

When you have completed your ballot, return it to us. Make sure you do this as soon as possible so we get your ballot in time.

You have two options for returning your ballot:

  • Drop it off at the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page
  • Place it in one of the ballot drop boxes.

Contact Us

Phone
616.456.3010

Fax
616.456.4607

Email
elections@grcity.us

Location
City Clerk's Office
300 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503