Current Election Information
Next Election in the City of Grand Rapids
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
Monday, July 20, 2026 - Deadline to register by mail or online and be eligible to vote in the August Election.
Tuesday, July 21 - Tuesday, August 4 - Registration must be done in person with local clerk with proof of residency.
Office Locations and Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Clerk's Office City Hall, 2nd Floor, 300 Monroe Ave NW
The Clerk's office will be open on Saturday, August 1 from 7 am - 3 pm for voter registration.
Drop Box Locations
Election Drop Boxes - 24/7 availability
300 Ottawa NW
Across from Calder Plaza
VanBelkum Library, 1563 Plainfield NE (curbside)
Yankee Clipper Library, 2025 Leonard NE (bike rack)
Westside Library, 713 Bridge NW (parking lot side)
West Leonard Library, 1017 Leonard NW (east parking lot)
Ottawa Hills Library, 1150 Giddings SE (curbside)
Madison Square Library, 1201 Madison SE (building entrance)
Main Library, 110 Fountain NE (north side across from the library)
Seymour Library Branch, 2350 Eastern Avenue SE (parking lot behind library)
Cook Library Center, 1100 Cesar E Chavez SW, (curbside)
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
St. Peter and Paul School - 1430 Quarry, NW (gymnasium)
GRPS University - 1400 Fuller NE (gymnasium)
Ottawa Hills High School - 2055 Rosewood SE (old cafeteria)
Early Voting Dates and Times
| Saturday, July 25 | 9 am - 5 pm |
| Sunday, July 26 | 9 am - 5 pm |
| Monday, July 27 | 9 am - 5 pm |
| Tuesday, July 28 | 11 am - 7 pm |
| Wednesday, July 29 | 9 am - 5 pm |
| Thursday, July 30 | 11 am - 7 pm |
| Friday, July 31 | 9 am - 5 pm |
| Saturday, August 1 | 9 am - 5 pm |
| Sunday, August 2 | 9 am - 5 pm |
City Clerk staff onsite at Early Voting to assist with voter registration.
Absent Voter Counting Board Early Tabulation
Tuesday, July 28
Wednesday, July 29
Thursday, July 30
Friday, July 31
Saturday, August 1
Sunday, August 2
Monday, August 3
State Law allows the early tabulation of absentee ballots beginning 8 days before Election Day.
Days may be cancelled if ballots received are all tabulated. Check this page for updated dates and times.
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.
