Precinct Maps and Polling Locations

New Precinct Maps and Polling Locations

• Ward 1 Precinct Map(PDF)
• Ward 2 Precinct Map(PDF)
• Ward 3 Precinct Map(PDF)
• Polling Location Directory(PDF)

Approved in 2025 by the Election Commission (2/21/25 & 5/6/25) and City Commission (4/29/25).

The City of Grand Rapids has condensed the number of precincts from 74 to 59. While some precinct numbers have changed, not all voters will be assigned to a different polling location. Please refer to the new precinct maps above for more details.

Precinct: A precinct is a designated geographic area defined by the local Election Commission. Michigan law restricts the number of voters in each precinct to ensure manageable voting.

Polling Location: This is the specific place or facility where voters go to cast their votes.

Check the new precinct numbers and polling locations listed above, and don’t forget to consult the map for further reference!

The City of Grand Rapids is divided into 3 Wards and 59 Precincts. Affected voters will see a different precinct number on their voter ID card and ballot and may have a new polling location, but the voting process will remain the same.

Yes! After the Michigan Bureau of Elections updated the voter registration database with the new precinct changes, the City Clerk’s Office sent out new voter ID cards to all voters in late 2025. ALL registered voters should have received new voter ID cards with updated precinct and polling location information. If you did not or you have questions or concerns, please email elections@grcity.us.

As always, we will share information on social media prior to all elections to help residents find polling location information. Voters can always check their voter information at www.michigan.gov/vote. 

With an increasing number of voters opting for mail-in or early in-person voting, state law now allows for a higher number of voters per precinct, up to 4,999. The passing of Senate Bill 573 of 2023 (PA 227 of 2023) raised the precinct size limit from 2,999 to 4,999 voters per precinct, facilitating the consolidation of precincts.

Since the passing of Proposal 3 in 2018, allowing ‘No Reason’ absentee voting, and Proposal 2 in 2022, implementing 9 days of early voting, the Clerk’s Office has observed a decrease of in-person voting on election day. For example, the total number of ballots cast in-person for an even-year November elections has decreased from 69,366 in 2016 to 42,222 in 2024. As voters become more aware of early voting, we anticipate that in-person voting on election day will continue to decline and that each voting method—early voting, absentee ballots, and election day voting—will average one-third of the total votes cast.

The Clerk’s department is confident that increasing the number of voters per precinct will not have an impact on election administration. While this change may increase the average number of voters in precincts on election day, we know our polling locations and workers can accommodate this.

If you vote by mail, your precinct number may have changed on your ballot, but the voting process will remain the same. If you are on the permanent absentee ballot list or the permanent application list, you do not need to resubmit your forms.

We understand you may have questions, and the City of Grand Rapids is committed to helping residents successfully cast their votes. For more information, please visit the City’s Election page or email us at elections@grcity.us.

We advise that you contact the Kent County Clerk’s Office to ask any questions regarding precinct delegates.
300 Monroe Avenue NW
County Administration Building
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2288
Phone: 616-632-7650
Fax: 616-632-7655
Email: michael.sullivan@kentcountymi.gov