City of Lansing, Notice of Election for Tuesday, November 3, 2026
CITY OF LANSING
NOTICE OF ELECTION
FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
To the qualified electors of the City of Lansing:
Please take notice that the City of Lansing will hold the State General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices:
Partisan Section
State: Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General; Congressional: United States Senator, Representative in Congress; Legislative: State Senator, Representative in State Legislature; State Boards: Member of State Board of Education, Regent of University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University. (NOTE: Straight Party Ticket will be a voting option for this election)
Nonpartisan Section
Judicial: Justice of Supreme Court, Judge of Court of Appeals, Judge of Circuit Court, Judge of Probate Court (Ingham only), Judge of District Court; Lansing Community College: Board of Trustees Member; Local School District: Board Member
For the purpose of voting on the following proposals:
State: A Proposal to Convene a Constitutional Convention for the Purpose of Drafting a General Revision of the State Constitution, A Proposal to Prohibit Campaign Contributions from Certain Regulated Utilities and Government Contractors and Apply Campaign Finance Laws and Regulation to Additional Types of Political Communications; County: Eaton County Transportation Authority (EATRAN) Millage Renewal Authorization Question, Eaton County Local Roads and Streets Preservation and Improvement Millage Proposal; City of Lansing: Essential Services Millage Restoration Proposal, Citizens’ Advisory Healthcare Action Board Charter Amendment; Local School District: Holt Public Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
Full text of the ballot proposals may be obtained at 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 HoursSeptember 24 – October 30 |
| Lansing City Hall | 124 W. Michigan Ave 9th FloorLansing, MI 48933 | Monday – Friday8am – 5pm |
| Lansing Elections Office | 701 W. Jolly RdLansing, MI 48910 | Monday – Friday9am – 5pm Wednesdays9am – 7pm |
Additional times outside of the above listed regular business hours are as follows:
| Location | Address | Additional Hours |
| Lansing City Hall | 124 W. Michigan Ave9th FloorLansing, MI 48933 | Monday,November 28am – 4pm Election Day,November 38am – 5pm |
| Lansing Elections Office | 701 W. Jolly RdLansing, MI 48910 | Saturday,October 319am – 5pm Sunday,November 19am – 5pm Monday,November 29am – 4pm Election Day,November 37am – 8pm |
| Foster Community Center | 200 N. Foster AveLansing, MI 48912 | Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, November 110am – 6pm Monday,November 210am – 4pm Election Day,November 37am – 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, October 30, 2026, at 5:00 pm is the deadline to request an absentee ballot be mailed to you.
Monday, November 2, 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, November 3, 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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