Information to Prepare for Aug. 5 Election Day
The Special Election will be held in Ann Arbor Tuesday, Aug. 5, with polling places open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. The Ann Arbor City Clerk’s Office is sharing information on how to prepare, where to vote, when you can vote (hint: voters don’t have to wait for Aug. 5), and more:
Step 1 — Get “election ready”
Do you need to register to vote in Ann Arbor? Find out your voter registration status and, if needed, register *online, by visiting the Michigan Voter Information Center “register to vote” page. City residents can also print and fill out a voter registration form (PDF) to submit by mail, email, fax or in person to the Ann Arbor City Clerk's Office.
*Note, after July 21, city residents who have not yet registered and wish to vote in the Special Election must turn in their application in person to the Ann Arbor City Clerk's Office, second floor of Larcom City Hall, 301 E. Huron St., during business hours, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–noon –and– 1–5 p.m. The clerk’s office will also be open until 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 30–Friday, Aug. 1, as well as Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2 and Aug. 3, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Voters can read and learn about local ballot proposals on the city elections webpage and can even find their sample ballot on the Michigan Voter Information Center.
Step 2 — Decide how you will cast your ballot
Plan ahead, and the method-of-voting choice can be yours! Here are the options:
- Absentee ballot — Voters on the permanent absent voter (AV) application list should have already received their AV applications in the mail in May or June. Ballots were mailed the week of June 23 automatically to those voters on the new permanent ballot mailing list and to any other voters who submitted applications. Ballots continue to be mailed daily as applications are received. Those interested in voting absentee and still in need of a ballot or wanting to learn more can find all the details on the city absentee voting page. Residents voting absentee who already have their ballot can drop it off (voted, signed and sealed) at Larcom City Hall or any other designated city drop box (PDF); voted ballots can also be mailed in, time permitting. All ballots must be received in the city clerk’s office by 8 p.m. Aug. 5
- Early voting, in person — Registered voters in Ann Arbor can cast a ballot in person as early as five days before Special Election Day, which is Wednesday, July 30–Sunday, Aug. 3, at an early voting location:
- Larcom City Hall, hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Traverwood Library Branch, hours: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Malletts Creek Library Branch, hours: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Westgate Library Branch, hours: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
- On Election Day, Aug. 5, at assigned polling place — Prefer to vote in person on Election Day? Registered voters can find their in-person polling location information on the Michigan Voter Information site. Don’t forget to check the Election Day line tracker for the number of people waiting in line and the estimated wait time (if any) before heading to the polls. Visit the Election Day voting site for all the details.
Step 3 — R&R (relax & results)
Once voting is over, your responsibility, for the moment, is done!
However you decide to vote, you can put your civic pride on display with an Ann Arbor “I voted” digital “sticker.” Voters casting or dropping off their ballot in person can also pause for a selfie in front of an I voted/#a2votes” backdrop (be sure to #a2votes in your post!).
To keep up with results after 8 p.m. on Election Day evening, visit the Washtenaw County Clerk results website.
More information about the upcoming election can be found at www.a2gov.org/elections. And, of course, the Ann Arbor City Clerk’s office is happy to answer your questions, at 734.794.6140 or cityclerk@a2gov.org.
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Media Contacts:
Prior to Aug. 1 and After Aug. 7: Jacqueline Beaudry, City Clerk, jbeaudry@a2gov.org
Friday, Aug. 1–Thursday, Aug. 7: Lisa Wondrash, Communications Director, lwondrash@a2gov.org
Media, Also See Resources at: Ann Arbor Elections Media Hub