Elections

Upcoming Election
November 5, 2024 - General Election

All elections in Fremont Township are held at the following location:

Fremont Township Hall
5980 South Hemlock Road
Hemlock, MI 48626.

To qualify to vote you must be a citizen of the United States, reside in the township for 30 days prior to the election date, and be 18 years of age by the day of the election. Please bring a PICTURE ID with you to the precinct on Election Day. It is the responsibility of all residents, especially if you have never voted in Fremont Township,
to make sure you are registered before an election.

If you would like to Register to Vote or Verify your Voter Registration, or View a Sample Ballot
online please visit the Michigan Voter Information Center

Current Election Results will be posted online at:
https://www.saginawcounty.com/departments/county-clerk/elections/election-results/

Absentee Ballots

Absentee Ballots may be obtained by contacting the Fremont Township Clerk. If you would like to Request and Track the Status of your Absentee Ballot online please visit the Michigan Voter Information Center.

Absentee Ballots may be Returned to the Clerk, used to vote at the Early Vote Center, or used to vote at the Township Hall on Election Day.

If returning ballots to the Clerk for processing by election workers on election day they should be placed in the secrecy sleeve, and enclosed in the Purple Envelope provided with the ballot. Make Sure to signed the Purple Envelope!
Ballots may be returned via:

US Postal Mail
or
Deposited in the Drop Box at the Fremont Township Hall

The Drop Box for Fremont Township Absent Voter Ballots is located inside the front entrance of the Fremont Township Hall

Early Voting

DAYS
Early voting is open nine consecutive days beginning on the second Saturday before each election and
ending on the Sunday before the election

TIME
Early voting is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except on the Wednesday before the election from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION
Saginaw County Early Vote Center
618 Cass St.
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 770-0218
www.SaginawCounyVotes.com

Absentee Ballot Application & Permanent Absent Voter Ballot List

As of 2018, all registered voters in Michigan may request an Absentee Ballot for individual elections without providing a reason. In November 2022, Michigan voters passed Proposal 22-2 and gave themselves the right to join a Permanent Absent Voter Ballot List. Joining the permanent ballot list allows voters to complete an application once and automatically receive an absentee ballot for all elections moving forward. If a registered voter moves within the State of Michigan and updates their voter registration address, the status on the Permanent Absent Voter Ballot List remains and passes to the new address.

Voters may request an absentee ballot for any individual election(s) without joining the Permanent Absent Voter Ballot List by contacting their local Clerk or by completing the application online at the Michigan Voter Information Center.

Proposal 22-2 amended the Michigan Constitution to add several provisions regarding elections, including:

- Recognize fundamental right to vote without harassing conduct
- Require military or overseas ballots be counted if postmarked by election day and received by the local clerk within six days following the election
- Provide voter right to verify identity with photo ID or signed statement
- Provide voter right to single application to vote absentee in all elections
- Require state-funded absentee-ballot drop boxes, and postage for absentee applications and ballots
- Provide that only election officials may conduct post-election audits
- Require a minimum of nine days of early in-person voting for all statewide elections
- Allow donations to fund elections, which must be disclosed
- Require canvass boards certify election results based only on the official records of votes cast.

Notice of Canvass
Early Voting Ballots

Fremont Township Clerk Contact Information

Ernest Delemeester Jr.
Fremont Township Clerk
6755 South Hemlock Road
Saint Charles, MI 48655

email: fremont.saginaw.clerk@gmail.com

phone: (269) 547-0224

November 5th Election Deadlines

Election Deadlines are Published by the Michigan Secretary of State. Some important deadlines are listed below.

Sept. 21, 2024: Begin sending Overseas and Military Ballots

Sept. 21, 2024: Ballots and elections supplies delivered to the Township Clerk. Absent Voter Ballot Issue begins after voting equipment Preliminary Accuracy Test.

Sept. 26, 2024: Absent Voter Drop Box becomes available 24 hours/day until 8pm on Election Day.

Oct. 7, 2024: Notice of Voter Registration published by the County Clerk in the Saginaw News, local hours for weekend prior to the election published by Clerk in Qualified Voter File.

Oct. 15, 2024: Deadline to appoint Election workers (called "inspectors") by the Fremont Township Election Commission.

Oct. 21, 2024: Last day to REGISTER to vote in any manner OTHER THAN IN PERSON with the township clerk for the Election.

Oct. 21, 2024: Deadline for Public Accuracy Test. Notice of Public Accuracy Test published by County Clerk in the Saginaw News at least 48 hours before test.

Oct. 22, 2024 through Election Day: REGISTER IN PERSON with the township clerk with proof of residency*.

* proof can be Driver's License, Personal ID, copy of paycheck stub, utility bill, bank statement, or a government document which lists your name and address.

Oct. 25, 2024: Write-in candidates; Declaration of Intent form due to respective filing official.

Up to 5:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25: voters may submit written request to spoil their returned Absent Voter ballot and receive a new Absent Voter Ballot in the Clerk's Office

Oct. 26 - Nov. 3, 2024: Nine Days of Early voting at
Saginaw County Early Vote Center, located at the Saginaw County Governmental Center Complex, 618 Cass St, Saginaw, MI 48602

Oct. 29, 2024: Notice of Election published by the County Clerk in Saginaw News.

Up to 5:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1: voters may cure signature or request an Absent Voter Ballot via First Class mail.

Up to 4:00 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4: Electors who have lost their absent voter ballot, not yet received their ballot in the mail, or not yet returned their ballot may submit a written request in person to spoil their absent voter ballot and receive new Ballot in the Clerk’s Office.

Up to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4: voters may appear in person at the Clerk's Office to register and/or request an Absent Voter Ballot.

Up to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5: EMERGENCY Absent Voter Ballots may be obtained from the Township Clerk.

7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Nov. 5, 2024: Election Day! Citizens who have not already submitted an Absent Voter Ballot or cast a vote in person at the early voting center may vote in person at the Fremont Township Hall.

Notice of Election, Notice of Registration, and Notice of Public Accuracy Test
as Published in Saginaw News

Penalties for Violation of Election Law

The Michigan Secretary of State has published an Election Crimes Manual which identifies actions which are a violation of election law with the associated penalties. This publication provides information about the duties and obligations imposed upon election staff, election inspectors, election challengers, voters, and members of the public under the Michigan Election Law and other relevant state laws. Any questions or concerns about the information contained in this document may be addressed by calling the
Bureau of Elections during business hours at (517) 335-3234