Elections
What's New
On November, 2022, the voters of Michigan passed Proposal 2 which amended the Michigan Constitution and enhanced voters' options for voting. In the first half of 2023, the Michigan Legislature passed a series of bills, that were subsequently signed by the Governor, to implement Proposal 2 throughout Michigan. The voters of The City of the Village of Clarkston will see these new options in place beginning with the new year 2024 elections. A few of the most prominent new options are:
- 9 Days of Early Voting: Voters will be able to vote and tabulate their ballots at the Early Voting Center located inside the Brady Lodge at Bay Court Park for 9 days before each Election Day
- Permanent Mail Ballot: Voters are allowed to complete one application, then the City Clerk's Office will automatically mail their absentee ballots before each election (unless the voter moves from Michigan, or is no longer eligible to vote)
Drop Box Location
The City of the Village of Clarkston has a official election drop box for absentee voters (AV). Our election drop box that is located at City Hall 375 Depot Rd., Clarkston is:
- Safe. Drop box is locked. The Clerk's office is the only department that can lock and unlock the drop box.
- Video/Monitored 24/7.
- Emptied multiple times a day.
How is early voting different from absentee voting?
Both early in-person voting and absentee voting allow voters to cast a ballot prior to Election Day. However, there are important differences between the two choices in voting.
| Absentee Voting | Early In-person Voting |
| How you cast your ballot - Absentee voting allows you to complete your absentee ballot at home or at the clerk’s office. You can then submit your ballot in an envelope by mail, in person, or by drop box. After an absentee ballot is received by our Clerk's Office, your absentee ballot is processed and tabulated by the clerk. | How you cast your ballot - Early in-person voting is similar to how you would at your precinct on Election Day. Voters are issued a ballot and can personally insert it into the tabulator at the early voting site. |
Important Dates to Remember
- Candidate filing deadline: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 4pm; Withdrawal deadline: Friday, July 28, 2023 at 4pm
- Clerk's Office Open Late for AV Ballots | Friday, November 3, 2023 until 5pm
- Clerk's Office Open for AV Ballots | Saturday, November 4, 2023 8am-4pm
- Election Day - Polls Open | Tuesday, November 7, 2023 7am-8pm
- AV Ballots Due to City Clerk | Tuesday, November 7, 2023 8pm
Upcoming Elections
November 7th, 2023
Contact the City of the Village of Clarkston at 248-625-1559 for your absentee ballot or if you have any questions.
Clarkston City Hall, 375 Depot Rd., Clarkston, MI 48346
Voting Qualifications
- You must be a citizen of the United States and at least 18 years of age on or before the day of the election in which you seek to vote.
- You must have been a resident of the City of the Village of Clarkston for at least 30 days before the election.
- You must be registered to vote in the City of the Village of Clarkston on or before the close of registration preceding the election in which you seek to vote.
Voter Registration
Residents may register to vote:
- At the City of the Village of Clarkston Clerk’s Office.
- At the nearest branch office of the Secretary of State that provides driver's licenses.
- By mailing an application to the Clerk's Office. Check with the Clerk about restrictions on first-time absentee voting.