To the qualified electors of the Meridian Township: Please take notice that the Meridian Township will hold a Primary Election on August 6, 2024.

To the qualified electors of the Meridian Township: Please take notice that the Meridian Township will hold a Primary Election on August 6, 2024.

For the purposes of nominating candidates for the following office:

• United States Senator
• Representative in Congress
• State Legislature Representative
• County Prosecuting Attorney
• County Sheriff
• County Clerk
• County Treasurer
• County Register of Deeds
• County Drain Commissioner
• County Commissioner
• Township Supervisor
• Township Clerk
• Township Treasurer
• Township Trustee
• Park Commissioner
• County Delegate
• Delegates to the County Convention of the Democratic and Republican Parties.
• Ingham County Elder Persons Millage
• Ingham County Basic Health Services Millage

PRECINCT 22

• Williamston Community Schools

Bond Proposal

• Williamston Community Schools

Operating Millage Proposal

The full text of 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.

Any qualified elector who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Meridian Township Clerk; the office of their County Clerk; a Secretary of State Branch Office, or other designated state agency. Qualified electors who have a valid Michigan driver’s license or state ID, may register online at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/. Registration forms may be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed or dropped off at the office of the Meridian Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office is July 22, 2024. After this date, 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’s Office - 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864

Additional Hours: July 27^th and 28^th, August 3^rd and 4^th from 8am-4pm

Regular Business Hours:  Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm                                   

ABSENT VOTER BALLOTS:

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

August 5, 2024, at 4 pm is the deadline to request an absentee ballot, except for those who register to vote on Election Day. Ballots issued on August 5, 2024, must be requested and voted in person at the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office. Those registering to vote on Election Day, August 6, 2024, 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 right to mark a ballot and tabulate their ballot beginning the second Saturday before an election and ending the Sunday before the election. For the August 6, 2024, election, the Early Voting Center will be held at the Meridian Township Municipal Building – 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864, beginning on July 27, 2024 – August 4, 2024. The Early Voting Center is open 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Deborah Guthrie

Meridian Township Clerk

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