CITY OF LANSING NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR THE TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023 ELECTION

To the qualified electors of the City of Lansing:

Please take notice that the City of Lansing will hold an Election on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.  Polls will be open at 7:00 a.m. and will remain open until 8:00 p.m.

For the purpose of nominating candidates to the following offices:

City: Council Member At Large (2), Council Member Ward 1

Voting Precincts and Polling Places are:

Lansing Ward 1

Pct. 1 – Gier Park Community Center

Pct. 2 – Johnson Fieldhouse

Pct. 3 – Post Oak School

Pct. 4 – Grand River Head Start

Pct. 5 – Foster Community Center

Pct. 6 – Foster Community Center

Pct. 7 – Johnson Fieldhouse

Pct. 8 – Johnson Fieldhouse

Pct. 9 – Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Pct. 10 – Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Lansing Ward 2

Pct. 11 – South Washington Office Complex

Pct. 12 – Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Pct. 13 – Cavanaugh School

Pct. 14 – Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Pct. 15 – Parker Memorial Baptist Church

Pct. 16 – Parker Memorial Baptist Church

Pct. 17 – Forest View School

Pct. 18 – Gardner School

Pct. 19 – North School

Pct. 20 – Gardner School

Lansing Ward 3

Pct. 21 – Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center

Pct. 22 – Woodcreek School

Pct. 23 – Dwight Rich School

Pct. 24 – Dwight Rich School 

Pct. 25 – Tabernacle of David Church

Pct. 26 – Tabernacle of David Church

Pct. 27 –Dr. Halik Professional Development Center (formerly Wainwright)

Pct. 28 – Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center

Pct. 29 – Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center

Pct. 30 – Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center

Lansing Ward 4

Pct. 31 – South Washington Office Complex

Pct. 32 – Dr. Evans Welcome Center (formerly Elmhurst)

Pct. 33 – Lewton School

Pct. 34 – Bread House Church

Pct. 35 – Letts Community Center

Pct. 36 – Bread House Church 

Pct. 37 – Neighborhood Empowerment Center

Pct. 38 – Neighborhood Empowerment Center

Pct. 39 – Cumberland School

Pct. 40 – Hope Christian Ministries International Church

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 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:

Additional times outside of the above listed regular business hours are as follows:

ABSENT VOTER BALLOTS

Any registered voter may request an Absent Voter Ballot.  No reason required.

The Lansing City Clerk’s Office must have an application 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, August 4, 2023 at 5:00 pm is the deadline to request an absentee ballot be mailed to you.

Monday, August 7, 2023 at 4:00 pm is the deadline to request an absentee ballot in person except for those who register to vote on Election Day. Ballots issued on Monday, August 7, 2023 must be requested and voted in person at the Lansing City Clerk’s Office, locations referenced in the above table.

Those registering to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, August 8, 2023, 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   

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