Election Dates and Details
February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary Ballot Information

This ballot includes candidates seeking nomination for the Office of President of the United States.

                  - 2024 Presidential Primary Candidates

Michigan's Presidential Primary has been designated as a Closed Primary.  There is no political party registration requirement in Michigan Election Law.  Any Michigan registered voter can participate in the primary.  By law, you must make your ballot selection in writing on the ballot selection form on election day, or on the absent voter ballot application if voting by absentee ballot. 

           - Ballot Selection Form - February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary

The February ballot selection choice does not affect voting in the August Primary or November General Presidential election. Click here for Questions and Answers about participating in the Michigan Presidential Primary Election.

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES:

  • Late-December:  Absentee Ballot Applications will be mailed to voters that signed up for the Automatic AV Application list.  If you want to vote by absentee ballot, you must sign and return the application.  Click here if you need an absentee ballot application.

  • January 18:  In person Absentee Ballots available at the Clerk's office, and Photo ID requirement in effect.

  • January 26:  Absentee ballot mailings begin this week for voters that previously submitted their application.

  • February 12: Last day for online, mail-in, or Secretary of State branch office voter registration.

  • February 13 through 8 p.m. February 27: Unregistered voters must register in person at the Clerk’s Office with proof of residency.

  • February 16 Until 5:00 p.m. Deadline for electors to submit a written request to spoil their absent voter ballot and receive a new absent voter ballot by mail. Per MCL 168.765b(1)

  • February 16 Until 5 p.m. Deadline for electors who have returned their absent voter ballot to submit a written request in person to spoil their absent voter ballot and receive a new absent voter ballot in the clerk's office. Per MCL 168.765b(3)

  • February 19: City of Northville offices are closed for President's Day Holiday

  • February 22: City Clerk's office is open with extended hours until 8 p.m. for election related business only.

  • February 23 by 5 p.m. Deadline for electors who have lost their absentee ballot or not yet received their ballot in the mail to submit a written request to spoil their absent voter ballot and receive a new absent voter ballot by mail. Per MCL 168.765b(5)

  • February 24:  City Clerk's office open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for in-person Absentee ballot requests.  Ballot may be voted at City Hall or taken home.  Persons may also register to vote in person at the Clerk's office with proof of residency.

  • February 26 by 4 p.m. Deadline for electors who have lost their absentee ballot or not yet received their ballot in the mail to submit a written request to spoil their absent voter ballot and receive a new absent voter ballot in the clerk's office. Per MCL 168.765b(7)

  • February 26 by 4 p.m.: Deadline for voters who have lost their absentee ballot or not yet received their ballot in the mail to submit a written request to spoil their absentee ballot and receive a new ballot at the Clerk's office.  Photo ID requirement in effect.

  • February 26 by 4pm: Deadline for registered voters to request an Absentee Ballot in-person at the Clerk’s Office. Photo ID requirement in effect. Voters are not allowed to leave with the ballot on this day and must vote the ballot in person at City Hall.

  • February 27 - Election Day: Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.  You must be in line by 8 p.m. to vote.  Voted Absentee Ballots must be received by 8 p.m., at the City Clerk's office.  Postmarks are not accepted, and absentee ballots submitted after 8 p.m. are not counted.

  • Up to 8 p.m. February 27: Unregistered voters must register in person at the Clerk's office with proof of residency.  May vote an Absentee Ballot at the Clerk's office, or vote in person at their polling place.

FUTURE ELECTION DATES:

August 6, 2024 Primary Election
November 5, 2024 General Election



Election Day Information

  • The polls are open 7am - 8pm.  You must be in line, with an application to vote, by 8pm. 
  • Election workers and local Clerks do NOT have the authority to keep the polls open past 8pm. 
  • Absentee Ballots must be received at the Clerk's Office by 8pm.  Postmarks are not accepted. 
  • Historically, the busiest times are 7am-9am and 6pm-8pm.  If you are concerned about spending time in line, consider voting by Absent Voter Ballot.
  • Bring your photo ID or be prepared to complete an affidavit attesting that you are not in possession of photo ID.  You may vote without photo ID by completing the affidavit.  Click here for more information about the photo ID requirement.
  • Review the Sample Ballot. You may bring this with you to vote.
  • Check the Michigan Voter Information Center to find your polling location.  
  • Check the Michigan Voter Information Center to verify your registration.  Click here for more information if you are not registered to vote in the City of Northville.
  • Click here for a list of City of Northville polling locations.