FAQs • Village of Clarkston, MI • CivicEngage

Who administers The City of The Village of Clarkston elections?: The Clerk serves as the Chief Election Officer for the City and is responsible for administering elections. The City is also served by a state-mandated Election Commission to oversee certain election-related functions, such as appointment of Election Inspectors and testing of ballots and equipment.

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Election FAQs

1. Will I ever have to re-register?: If you move from one municipality to another, you must re-register.

2. What is my voting precinct?: Review our Precinct and Polling Place Map, or contact the Clerk’s Office at 248-625-1559 for the polling location of your precinct.

3. Can I submit an application by e-mail or allow someone else to sign my name?: An application must be signed by the person requesting the ballot. This signature is then checked against the signature on file. Therefore, an unsigned e-mail application or an application signed for you by someone else cannot be accepted.

4. Can I deliver my spouse's application and receive his/her ballot?: State law permits you to deliver your spouse's signed absentee ballot application to the Clerk's Office, but does not allow you to receive his/her ballot at that time. Ballots that cannot be handed to the applicant by the Clerk or his/her authorized representative must be sent by mail.

5. Who administers The City of The Village of Clarkston elections?: The Clerk serves as the Chief Election Officer for the City and is responsible for administering elections. The City is also served by a state-mandated Election Commission to oversee certain election-related functions, such as appointment of Election Inspectors and testing of ballots and equipment.

6. What are Election Inspectors?: Election Inspectors are the people you see when you go to your precinct to vote. They issue ballots, check voter eligibility, respond to questions or assist voters as appropriate, maintain records and conduct many other very detailed tasks both during the voting process and after the polls close. For each election cycle, Election Inspectors are required to attend a detailed training workshop conducted by the Clerk. Election Inspectors are paid an hourly rate on Election Day and are also compensated for their attendance at required training sessions.

7. Who can serve as an Election Inspector?: Those age 18 or over who are qualified and registered voters in the State of Michigan and meet certain other criteria. Under certain conditions, a person age 16 or 17 may also be eligible to serve as an Election Inspector. To obtain an application or learn more about the position, contact the Clerk’s Office at 248-625-1559.