Charter Township of Meridian, Notice of Registration for 8/4/26 Primary Election
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN,
INGHAM COUNTY LEGAL AD NOTICE:
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE
AUGUST 4, 2026, PRIMARY ELECTION
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, July 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, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Election Day, Tuesday, August 4th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Meridian Township will hold a Primary Election on August 4,
2026.
For the purposes of nominating candidates for the following office:
• GOVERNOR
• UNITED STATES SENATOR
• REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
• STATE SENATOR
• REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE
• TOWNSHIP TREASURER
• DELEGATE TO COUNTY CONVENTION
For the purposes of voting on the following proposals as listed below:
• INGHAM COUNTY POTTER PARK ZOO AND POTTER PARK OPERATIONAL
MILLAGE RENEWAL AND RESTORATION QUESTION
• INGHAM COUNTY COUNTYWIDE SYSTEM OF TRAILS AND PARKS MILLAGE
RENEWAL AND RESTORATION QUESTION
• INGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR ELDERLY AND
DISABLED MILLAGE RENEWAL AND RESTORATION QUESTION
• INGHAM COUNTY TOURISM, ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES, AND ARTS PROPOSAL
• CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY BALLOT PROPOSAL FOR A DISTRICT WIDE TAX
The full text of the ballot proposals 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 contact the Clerk’s Office.
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, August 3, 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, August 4, 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 Saturday, July 25th through Sunday, August 2nd, 2026.
On Saturday, July 25th, 2026, the Early Voting Center will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.,
due to preparation for the Celebrate Meridian Festival. Central Park Drive will be closed, and
voters must enter through the Marsh Road entrance. Parking will be reserved for early voters.
From Sunday, July 26th through Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, the Early Voting Center will be
open from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Early Voting Center will be held at the Meridian Township Municipal Building – 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864.
Angela Demas
Meridian Township Clerk
CP#26-257