Current Election Information

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)

GR Fire Department Division Station, 16 Elm Street SW (curbside)

Election Drop Boxes available during City Hall open hours on the Monroe and Calder Plaza levels. 

Voter Registration

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.

Early Voting

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)

New Hope Baptist Church - 130 Delaware SW (gymnasium)

Early Voting Dates and Times          

City Clerk staff onsite at Early Voting to assist with voter registration.

Early Voting Election Night Closing - 8:00 pm

GRPS University, 1400 Fuller NE 

Absentee Voting

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.

Absent Voter Counting Board Early Tabulation (9 am - 5 pm)

1120 Monroe, NW - Suite 110 (Development Center)

24 Election Inspectors per day. (Max 3 challengers per group)

Some days may be cancelled because all ballots received have been tabulated.  Check this site for updates.

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.

Early AV Ballot Processing Information Posting(PDF)

Absent Voter Counting Board Election Day Tabulation 

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.