GENERAL ELECTION TIPS
A Voter's Guide to Voting - in a Michigan Polling Place
PERMANENT ABSENTEE LIST (PAL) APPLICATION
Contact the Clerk at:
shillebrand@twp.northville.mi.us for election results prior to 2008.
Helpful websites:
Michigan Voter Information Center - where you can look up to see if you are registered to vote, find your polling location, see a sample of your precinct ballot, the voting equipment used in your precinct, and other FAQ’s.
This website - Reference Desk, under forms, you can download the
Application to request an absentee ballot and on the Clerk’s page you can access the current
precinct map and polling locations to vote, find information about
registering to vote, and/or
email the Clerk.
Polling Locations for Northville Township
Moraine Elementary School – Precincts 1 & 2
Silver Springs Elementary School – Precincts 8 & 9
Northville High School – Precincts 3 & 4
Winchester Elementary School – Precinct 6
Meads Mill Middle School – Precincts 7 & 12
Ridge Wood Elementary School – Precincts 10 & 11
Township Hall - Precinct 5
Attention Voters
Absentee Ballots Must be Requested
You must “request” an Absentee ballot for ALL Elections conducted by Northville Township.
- As a courtesy to our voters, and consistent with election law, the township maintains a PERMANENT ABSENTEE LIST – PAL. Voters are required to request in writing to be placed on the PAL list and can remain on the list until you request to be removed, or move from Northville Township.
- Voters who reach the age of 60 years are notified and the PAL form is sent to them automatically, but any voter may be placed on the PAL list upon completing the form.
- If you are interested in receiving an APPLICATION to request an Absentee Ballot, for all future elections, please complete the PERMANENT ABSENTEE LIST (PAL) form by clicking here, or we can fax a form to you, or request the form by phone or in person.
- Placement on the permanent absentee list (PAL) does not require that you vote absentee in all elections. If you plan to vote in person at your polling location, at any election, do not complete or return the form.
The township is interested in making it as easy as possible for eligible voters to cast a ballot in all elections. If you have any questions, visit the clerk’s office or call (248) 348-5800, ext. 10201 or you can email the clerk with any questions or if you need additional information.
Election Tips
Polls open at 7:00 AM and close promptly at 8:00 PM
BEFORE ELECTION DAY: Confirm that you are a registered voter and where you vote by calling the township’s voter registration hot line at 248-662-0541, or visit the following website for this information: www.michigan.gov/sos
ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR VOTING. Precinct inspectors have a great deal of responsibility in issuing ballots and recording information. Please be patient.
Avoid the busiest times of 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Bring your photo I.D. (driver’s license) or be prepared to complete an affidavit that you are not in possession of your photo I.D.
Clearly and legibly print your name and date of birth on the Application to Vote and inform the inspector of any name change, address changes, or hyphenated names.
The DEADLINE for an Absentee Ballot is the SATURDAY prior to election day.
The township clerk’s department is open from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM for this purpose the Saturday prior to every election.
Picture ID Required to Vote
Every Michigan voter who shows up to vote at the polls MUST show picture identification, or sign an affidavit attesting that he or she is not in possession of picture identification. EVERY voter will be asked for PICTURE identification, regardless of whether or not you are personally known by the precinct inspectors.
A ballot CANNOT be issued to a voter unless the voter provides picture identification or signs the affidavit.
Acceptable photo identification includes:
- Driver’s license or personal identification card issued by another state.
- Federal or state government-issued photo identification.
- U.S. passport.
- Military identification card with photo.
- Student identification with photo from high school or an accredited institution of higher education.
- Tribal identification card with photo.
If you have any questions on the implementation of this law, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 248-662-0541 or via email.