Meridian Charter Township, Notice of August 4, 2026 Primary Election

Meridian Charter Township

Notice of August 4, 2026 Primary Election

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Primary Election will be held in Meridian Township, Ingham County, Michigan, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

For the purposes of nominating candidates for the following office:

• GOVERNOR
• UNITED STATES SENATOR
• REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
• STATE SENATOR
• REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE
• TOWNSHIP TREASURER
• DELEGATE TO COUNTY CONVENTION

For the purposes of voting on the following proposals as listed below:

• INGHAM COUNTY POTTER PARK ZOO AND POTTER PARK OPERATIONAL MILLAGE RENEWAL AND RESTORATION QUESTION
• INGHAM COUNTY COUNTYWIDE SYSTEM OF TRAILS AND PARKS MILLAGE RENEWAL AND RESTORATION QUESTION
• INGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED MILLAGE RENEWAL AND RESTORATION QUESTION
• INGHAM COUNTY TOURISM, ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES, AND ARTS PROPOSAL
• CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY BALLOT PROPOSAL FOR A DISTRICT WIDE TAX

The full text of the ballot proposals and sample ballots can be found at www.mi.gov/vote or can be viewed at the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the Clerk’s Office.

Polls at said election will be open at 7:00 a.m. and will remain open until 8:00 p.m.

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 valid identification will be required to fill out and sign an affidavit in order to receive a ballot.

LIST OF POLLING LOCATIONS:

Pct. 1	St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5589 Van Atta Rd, Haslett, MI 48840	Pct. 8	Faith Lutheran Church, 4515 Dobie Rd., Okemos, MI 48864
Pct. 2	Haslett Community Church, 1427 Haslett Rd., Haslett, MI 48840	Pct. 9	Okemos Community Church, 4734 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI 48864
Pct. 3	St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5589 Van Atta Rd, Haslett, MI 48840	Pct. 10	Meridian Service Center, 2100 Gaylord C Smith Ct, Haslett, MI 48840
Pct. 4	Haslett Community Church, 1427 Haslett Rd., Haslett, MI 48840	Pct. 11	Okemos Library, 4321 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI 48864
Pct. 5	Okemos Community Church, 4734 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI 48864	Pct. 12	Central Fire Station #91, 5000 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI 48864
Pct. 6	Red Cedar Church, 550 W. Grand River, Okemos, MI 38864	Pct. 13	2|42 Community Church 2600 Bennett Rd, Okemos, MI 48864
Pct. 7	Ingham County Rehab Facility, 3860 Dobie Rd., Okemos, MI 48864	Pct. 14	2|42 Community Church 2600 Bennett Rd, Okemos, MI 48864

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 township clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.

Beginning Tuesday, July 21st, 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:

Meridian Township Clerk                                                                                    Regular Business Hours:

Municipal Building                                                                                                  Monday-Friday from 8 am to 5 pm

5151 Marsh Road

Okemos, MI 48864

In addition to regular business hours, the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office will be open the following dates and times:

• Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Election Day, Tuesday, August 4th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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. The Meridian Township 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 Meridian Township Clerk’s Office.

Monday, August 3, 2026, at 4 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, August 4, 2026, are eligible to receive an Absent Voter Ballot at the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office.

EARLY VOTING CENTER:

All qualified electors in the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office have the option to vote early in person, beginning Saturday, July 25th through Sunday, August 2nd, 2026.

On Saturday, July 25th, 2026, the Early Voting Center will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., due to preparation for the Celebrate Meridian Festival. Central Park Drive will be closed, and voters must enter through the Marsh Road entrance. Parking will be reserved for early voters.

From Sunday, July 26th through Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, the Early Voting Center will be open from 9:00

a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Early Voting Center is located at:

Meridian Township Town Hall Room Municipal Building

5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864

Angela Demas

Meridian Township Clerk

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