Clerks Corner

Absentee Ballot

Due to the passage of the statewide ballot proposal 18-3, all eligible voters in Michigan may now request an Absent Voter ballot without providing a reason. To request an application, call the Clerk’s office at (616) 866-0622 during regular office hours or visit the Michigan Voter Information Center (MVIC).

Courtland Township maintains a permanent Absentee Voter list for everyone who has asked to be put on the permanent AV list. Applications to obtain a ballot will be automatically mailed to those on the permanent Absentee Voter list prior to each election. When we receive the signed application a ballot will be mailed to you.

Precinct Locations:

Precinct 1:  Courtland Fire Station #2, 9535 Myers Lake Ave.
Precinct 2: Rockford Springs Community Church, 5815 14 Mile Rd.
Precinct 3: Courtland Twp Hall, 7450 14 Mile Rd.

If you have questions about your voter registration or precinct, call my office or go to www.michigan.gov/vote. Don’t forget to bring your photo ID with you to the polls!

Primary vs General Election:

There is a difference between a primary and a general election.  A primary election is held by the political parties to select their nominee for the offices to be elected at the general election in November.  In a primary, Republicans run against Republicans and Democrats run against Democrats.  If other parties qualify to appear on the primary ballot, their candidates run against each other as well.  You may vote in one party section only on the primary ballot.  You cannot “split your ticket” in August.  A general election is a race between party nominees and any candidates without political party affiliation.  The general election determines which candidates will occupy the offices that are up for election. Statewide ballot proposals also appear on the general election ballot.