City of East Lansing, Notice of Election for the November 3 2026 General Election
CITY OF EAST LANSING
NOTICE OF ELECTION
FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL ELECTION
To the qualified electors of the City of East Lansing, please take notice that a General Election will be held in the City of East Lansing, Ingham and Clinton Counties, Michigan, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
For the purpose of electing the following offices:
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Attorney General
U.S. Representative in Congress
State Senator
State Representative
State Board of Education
University of Michigan Board of Regents
Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Wayne State University Board of Governors
Ingham County Treasurer
County Commissioner
The following non-partisan offices:
Justice of the Supreme Court
Judge of the Court of Appeals
Judge of the Circuit Court
Judge of the District Court
Lansing Community College Board of Trustees
East Lansing School Board
Lansing School Board (Part of East Lansing)
Bath School Board (Part of East Lansing)
Also, to vote on the following proposals:
State of Michigan:
Proposal 2026-1: A proposal to convene a constitutional convention for the purpose of drafting a general revision of the state constitution
Proposal 2026-2: A proposed initiated law to prohibit campaign contributions from certain regulated utilities and government contractors and apply campaign finance laws and regulations to additional types of political communications.
City
Proposal to Amend East Lansing City Charter Provisions Relating to City Council Meetings
Proposal to Amend East Lansing City Charter Provisions Relating to City Clerk
Proposal to Amend East Lansing City Charter Provisions Relating to City Contracts
- City of East Lansing Petition-Initiated Charter Amendment Proposal City of East Lansing
- City of East Lansing Petition-Initiated Charter Amendment Proposal City of East Lansing
Full text of the ballot proposals may be obtained at the East Lansing City Clerk’s Office, 410 Abbot Road, Room 100, East Lansing, MI 48823. Sample ballots can also be found at www.mi.gov/vote.
Polls at said election will be open at 7 am and will remain open until 8 pm.
Photo Identification OR Affidavit Required to Vote:
Under Michigan law upheld by the Michigan Supreme Court, ALL voters will be asked to show photo identification to vote at the polls. Voters without identification will be required to fill out and sign an affidavit in order to receive a ballot.
LIST OF POLLING LOCATIONS:
- Precinct 1 – East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road
- Precinct 2 – Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1315 Abbot Road
- Precinct 3 – Shaarey Zedek Congregation, 1924 Coolidge Road
- Precinct 4 – St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3383 Lake Lansing Road
- Precinct 5 – University Reformed Church, 841 Timberlane St.
- Precinct 6 – Edgewood United Church, 469 N. Hagadorn Road
- Precinct 7 – Burcham Hills Retirement Center, 2700 Burcham Drive
- Precinct 8 – Department of Public Works, 1800 E. State Road
- Precinct 9 – Wesley Foundation, 1118 S. Harrison Road
- Precinct 10 – Union Building, Michigan State University, 49 Abbot Road
- Precinct 11 – IM Sports East, 804 E. Shaw Lane, MSU
- Precinct 12 – IM Sports East, 804 E. Shaw Lane, MSU
- Precinct 13 – MSU Kellogg Center, 219 S. Harrison Road
All polling places are accessible and voting instructions are available in alternative formats of audio and Braille.
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the East Lansing City Clerk’s Office is October 19, 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 locations and times:
East Lansing City Clerk – City Hall
Regular Business Hours: Monday-Friday from 8am-5 pm
Additional Hours: November 1st and 2nd from 9am-5pm
410 Abbot Road, Room 100
East Lansing, MI 48823
MSU Communications and Arts: WKAR Studio A
404 Wilson Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48824
Dates & Hours: October 19-November 1; 10am-6pm and November 2; 9 am- 4 pm
Hannah Community Center: Banquet Room
819 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
Dates & Hours: October 24-November 1; 9am-5pm and November 2nd 9 am- 4 pm.
To register to vote, check your voter registration information, find your polling location, or view your sample ballot check the Secretary of State Voter Information website at www.mi.gov/vote
ABSENT VOTER BALLOTS:
Any registered voter may request an Absent Voter Ballot. No reason required.
The East Lansing City 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 East Lansing City Clerk’s Office.
Those registering to vote on Election Day, November 3, 2026, are eligible to receive a ballot at the East Lansing City Clerk’s Office.
EARLY VOTING CENTER
All qualified electors in the City of East Lansing have the right to mark a ballot and tabulate their ballot at one of the Early Voting Centers in East Lansing:
MSU Communications and Arts: WKAR Studio A
404 Wilson Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48824
Dates & Hours: October 19-November 1; 10am-6pm and November 2; 9 am- 4 pm
Hannah Community Center: Banquet Room
819 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
Dates & Hours: October 24-November 1; 9am-5pm and November 2nd 9 am- 4 pm
Emily Gordon
East Lansing City Clerk
CP#26-407