Current Election Information
Next Election in the City of Grand Rapids
May 5, 2026 (Kentwood Public School District only)
August 4, 2026
November 3, 2026
LAST DAY TO REGISTER IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN IN-PERSON WITH LOCAL CLERK (168.497) -15 days before election
Office Locations and Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Clerk's Office City Hall, 2nd Floor, 300 Monroe Ave NW
Drop Box Locations
Election Drop Boxes - 24/7 availability
300 Ottawa NW
Across from Calder Plaza
Seymour Library Branch, 2350 Eastern Avenue, SE
In the Parking Lot behind the Library
Election Drop Boxes available during City Hall open hours on the Monroe and Calder Plaza levels.
Registration Deadlines and Absentee Voting
Voter Registration Deadline BY MAIL
15 days prior to any election
**Eligible citizens may register to vote at any time up to and including 8 pm on Election Day.
Mailed Absentee Ballot Deadline
In order to mail a ballot to you, we must receive your written request by 5:00 pm the Friday before the election.
In-Person Absentee Voting Deadline
Because of State Law, no absentee ballots can be issued after 4:00 pm the Monday before the election.
All voted ballots must be received by 8:00 pm on election day in order to be counted.
Early Voting Sites (Not Available for May Election)
Early Voting Dates and Times (Not Available for May Election)
Absent Voter Counting Board Early Tabulation (Not Available for May Election)
State Law allows the early tabulation of absentee ballots beginning 8 days before Election Day.
Registration Status
You can check your voter registration status and/or apply for an absentee voter ballot online using the State of Michigan's website.
Sample Ballot
The State of Michigan provides a sample ballot to help you prepare to vote before you go to the polls. You can view the ballot online or download a PDF copy at the link below titled "Voter Status and Absent Voter Information".
Note: Ballots are precinct-specific.
