Meridian Charter Township, Notice of November 3, 2026 General Election
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN, INGHAM COUNTY LEGAL AD NOTICE: NOTICE OF ELECTION DATE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Meridian Charter Township
Notice of November 3, 2026 General Election
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a General Election will be held in Meridian Township, Ingham County, Michigan, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
For the purposes of electing candidates for the following office:
•GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENTANT GOVERNOR
•SECRETARY OF STATE
•ATTORNEY GENERAL
•UNITED STATES SENATOR
•REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
•STATE SENATOR
•REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE
•MEMBER OF STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
•REGENT OF UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
•TRUSTEE OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
•GOVERNOR OF WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
•TOWNSHIP TREASURER
•JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT
•JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS – 4TH DISTRICT – INCUMBENT POSITION
•JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT – 30TH CIRCUIT – INCUMBENT POSITION – 6 YEAR TERM
•JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT – 30TH CIRCUIT – INCUMBENT POSITION – PARTIAL TERM ENDING01/01/2029
•JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT – INGHAM COUNTY
•JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT – 55TH DISTRICT – INCUMBENT POSITION
•BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBER – LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
•LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER
For the purposes of voting on the following proposals as listed below:
•PROPOSAL 2026-1 A PROPOSAL TO COVENE A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION FORTHE PURPOSE OF DRAFTING A GENERAL REVISION OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION
•PROPOSAL 2026-2 A PROPOSED INITATED LAW TO PROHIBIT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONSFROM CERTAIN REGULATED UTILITIES AND GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS AND APPLYCAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS AND REGULATIONS TO ADDITIONAL TYPES OF POLITICALCOMMUNICATIONS
•CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN PARK MILLAGE RENEWAL
•CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN POLICE AND FORE PROTECTION MILLAGE RENEWAL
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, October 20th, 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:
o Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
o Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
o Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 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’s 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, November 2, 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, November 3, 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, October 24th through Sunday, November 1st, 2026 from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM daily.
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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