City of East Lansing, Notice of Registration for the Nov. 3, 2026 Election
CITY OF EAST LANSING
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION
FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, ELECTION
To the qualified electors of the City of East Lansing:
Please take notice that the City of East Lansing will hold a General Election on 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.
Any qualified elector who is not already registered may register to vote at the office of the East Lansing City Clerk; the office of their 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 East Lansing City 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 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
410 Abbot Road, Room 100
East Lansing, MI 48823
Regular Business Hours: Monday-Friday from 8am-5 pm
Additional Hours: November 1 from 9 am-5 pm
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.
ABSENT VOTER BALLOTS:
Any registered voter may request an Absent Voter Ballot. No reason required.
November 2, 2026, at 4:00 pm is the deadline to request an absentee ballot except for those who register to vote on Election Day. Those registering to vote on Election Day, November 3, 2026 are eligible to vote at the Election Day Vote Centers located at City Hall and MSU Communications Building.
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#26-389