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
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.
Ernest Delemeester Jr.
Fremont Township Clerk
6755 South Hemlock Road
Saint Charles, MI 48655
email: fremont.saginaw.clerk@gmail.com
phone: (269) 547-0224
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.
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