Meridian Charter Township, Notice of Special Election May 5, 2026

Meridian Charter Township
Notice of Special Election May 5, 2026

To the qualified electors of Meridian Township, please take notice that a Special Election will be held in Meridian Township, Ingham County, Michigan, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

For the purpose of voting on the following proposal as listed below:

INGHAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND PROPOSAL

The full text of the ballot proposal 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	StoryPoint East Lansing, 5968 Park Lake Rd East Lansing, MI 48823	Pct. 9	Okemos Community Church, 4734 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI 48864
Pct. 3	Haslett Community Education, 1590 Franklin St., 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 48864	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, April 21^st, 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
Municipal Building

Regular Business Hours:
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 May 2, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Election Day, Tuesday, May 5th 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, May 4, 2026, 4:00 pm is the deadline to apply for an absentee voter 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 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 Friday, May 1st through Sunday, May 3rd, 2026. The Early Voting Center will be open from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and is located at:

Meridian Township Town Hall Room Municipal Building
5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864

Angela Demas
Township Clerk

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