CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN, INGHAM COUNTY, LEGAL AD NOTICE: NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE MAY 5, 2026, SPECIAL ELECTION

 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN, INGHAM COUNTY
LEGAL AD NOTICE: NOTICE OF REGISTRATION
FOR THE MAY 5, 2026, SPECIAL ELECTION

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Meridian Township will hold the Special Election on May 5, 2026 for the purpose of voting on the following proposal as listed below:

• INGHAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND PROPOSAL

The full text of the ballot proposal and sample ballots can be found at www.mi.gov/vote or can be viewed at the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contract the Clerk’s Office.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Meridian Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State Branch Office, or other designated state agency. Qualified electors who have a valid Michigan driver’s license or state ID, may register online at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/. Registration forms may be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed or dropped off at the office of the Meridian Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office is Monday, April 20, 2026. After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector must register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the following location and times:

Meridian Township Clerk’s Office – 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864

• Regular Business Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, May 2^nd and Sunday, May 3^rd from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Election Day, Tuesday, May 5^th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

ABSENT VOTER BALLOTS:

Any registered voter may request an Absent Voter Ballot. The Meridian Township Clerk’s Office must have a signed application to issue an Absent Voter Ballot. You may apply online at www.mi.gov/vote or at the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office.

Monday, May 4, 2026, at 4 pm is the deadline to request an absentee ballot in person, except for those who register to vote on Election Day. Those registering to vote on Election Day, May 5, 2026, are eligible to receive an Absent Voter Ballot at the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office.

 EARLY VOTING CENTER

All qualified electors in the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office have the option to vote early in person, beginning Friday, May 1^st through Sunday, May 3^rd, 2026.  The Early Voting Center will be held at the Meridian Township Municipal Building – 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864, and is open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 Angela Demas
Meridian Township Clerk