City of Lansing, Notice of Election for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
CITY OF LANSING
NOTICE OF ELECTION
FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026
To the qualified electors of the City of Lansing:
Please take notice that the City of Lansing will hold the State Primary Election on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices:
U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative in Congress, Governor, State Senator, State Representative, Delegate to County Convention
For the purpose of voting on the following proposals:
Ingham County: Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park Operational Millage, Countywide System of Trails and Parks Millage, Public Transportation System for Elderly and Disabled Millage, Tourism, Entertainment Facilities, and Arts Proposal
Eaton County (Precinct 22 Only): Juvenile Millage, 9-1-1 and Central Dispatch Millage
City: City of Lansing Ballot Question
District Library: Capital Area District Library District Wide Tax Proposal
Full text of the ballot proposals may be obtained at www.LansingVotes.gov, or the Lansing Elections Office, 701 W. Jolly Rd., Lansing, Michigan 48910, telephone: (517) 483-4131.
Voting Precincts and Polling Places are:
City of Lansing Ward 1
Pct. 1 – Gier Park Community Center
Pct. 2 – Johnson Fieldhouse
Pct. 3 – Post Oak School
Pct. 5 – Foster Community Center
Pct. 8 – Johnson Fieldhouse
Pct. 9 – Potter Park Zoo
Pct. 10 – Potter Park Zoo
City of Lansing Ward 2
Pct. 12 – Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Pct. 13 – Cavanaugh School
Pct. 14 – Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Pct. 15 – Parker Memorial Baptist Church
Pct. 17 – Parker Memorial Baptist Church
Pct. 18 – Epicenter of Worship Church
Pct. 20 – Epicenter of Worship Church
City of Lansing Ward 3
Pct. 22 – Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center
Pct. 23 – Dwight Rich School
Pct. 25 – Tabernacle of David Church
Pct. 27 – Dr. Halik Professional Development Center
Pct. 28 – Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center
Pct. 30 – Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center
City of Lansing Ward 4
Pct. 32 – Dr. Evans Welcome Center
Pct. 34 – Bread House Church
Pct. 35 – Letts Community Center
Pct. 36 – First Presbyterian Church
Pct. 37 – Neighborhood Empowerment Center
Pct. 38 – Letts Community Center
Pct. 39 – Hope Christian Ministries International Church
Sample ballots can be found at www.Michigan.gov/vote. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the City Clerk’s Office in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.
To see if you are registered or to find your polling location, please visit www.Michigan.gov/vote.
Photo Identification OR Affidavit Required to Vote:
Under a 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 to receive a ballot.
Anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the following locations and times:
| Location | Address | Regular Business Hours June 25 – July 31 |
| Lansing City Hall | 124 W Michigan Ave. 9th Floor Lansing, MI 48933 | Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm |
| Lansing Elections Office | 701 W. Jolly Rd. Lansing, MI 48910 | Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm Wednesdays 9am – 7pm |
Additional times outside of the above listed regular business hours are as follows:
| Location | Address | Additional Hours |
| Lansing City Hall | 124 W Michigan Ave. 9th Floor Lansing, MI 48933 | Monday August 3 8am – 4pm Election Day August 4 8am – 5pm |
| Lansing Elections Office | 701 W. Jolly Rd. Lansing, MI 48910 | Saturday August 1 9am – 5pm Sunday August 2 9am – 5pm Monday August 3 9am – 4pm Election Day August 4 7am – 8pm |
ABSENT VOTER BALLOTS
Any registered voter may request an Absent Voter Ballot. No reason required.
The Lansing City Clerk’s Office must have a signed application from the voter to issue an Absent Voter Ballot. Applications are available at the locations referenced in the above tables or by visiting our website at lansingvotes.gov.
Friday, July 31, 2026, at 5:00 pm is the deadline to request an absentee ballot be mailed to you.
Monday, August 3, 2026, at 4:00 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, Tuesday, August 4, 2026, are eligible to receive an absent voter ballot at the Lansing City Clerk’s Office, locations referenced in the above table.
Chris Swope, MMC/MiPMC
Lansing City Clerk
Phone: 517-483-4131
Email: city.clerk@lansingmi.gov
Website: www.LansingVotes.gov
www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope
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