CITY OF EAST LANSING, NOTICE OF REGISTRATION, MAY 5, 2026, SPECIAL ELECTION
CITY OF EAST LANSING
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION
MAY 5, 2026, SPECIAL ELECTION
To the qualified electors of the City of East Lansing:
Please take notice that the City of East Lansing will hold a Special Election on May 5, 2026.
To vote on the following proposals:
Ingham Intermediate School District Bond Proposal
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 their local 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 their local 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 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 locations and times:
East Lansing City Clerk – City Hall
410 Abbot Road, Room 100
East Lansing, MI 48823
- Regular Business Hours: Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm
- Lunch Hour: The Clerk’s office is closed every day from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
- Additional hours: May 2, 2026, from 8 am- 4 pm
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.
May 4, 2026, at 4 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, May 5, 2026, are eligible to receive an Absent Voter Ballot at the East Lansing City Clerk’s Offices.
Emily Gordon
East Lansing City Clerk
CP#26-082
