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The following is a resource guide provided by Clerk Doyle to the voters of Pontiac.

There are two ways you can vote in the upcoming election

By absentee or at the polls on Election Day on November 3, 2020. You can only vote once.

When is the Clerk's Office open?

Extended Hours

October 5th - 29th

Monday - Thursday

8:30a.m. - 8:00p.m.

Friday

8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.


Weekend Hours

Saturday, October 17th 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.

Saturday, October 24th 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

Sunday, October 25th 10:30a.m. - 2:30p.m.

Friday, October 30th 8:30a.m. - 8:00p.m.

Saturday, October 31st 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

Sunday, November 1st 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

Where are the official secure ballot drop boxes located?

District 1 - Bowens Center 52 Bagley (24 hrs daily)

District 2 - Fire Station 787 W Huron (24 hours daily)

District 3 - Walt Whitman Elementary 125 W Montcalm (24 hrs daily) 

District 4 - Kennedy/Owen School 1700 Baldwin (24 hrs daily)

District 5 - Herrington Elementary 541 Bay (Mon - Fri, 6am - 6pm)

District 6 - Ruth Peterson Center 990 Joslyn (24 hrs daily)

District 7 - City Hall 47450 Woodward (24 hrs daily)

How do I apply for an absentee ballot?

Call the City Clerk's Office (248) 758-3200 & request an absentee ballot application be mailed to you 

OR

download the absentee voter application & return to the Clerk's Office by mail or in-person. 

Click Here

How do I apply for an absentee ballot online?

Registered voters can request an absentee ballot online through the State's absentee voter request form before October 30th. 

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When is the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot?

Registered voters can request an absentee ballot in-person in the Clerk's Office until 4:00p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2020. The last day that the Clerk's Office can mail is 5p.m. the Friday before the election, October 30, 2020.
 

When will I receive my absentee ballot?

The first day that we can begin to mail absentee ballots is September 24, 2020. If you have not received your ballot in the mail, vote in-person in the Clerk's Office. To vote in-person, you will need your Photo ID.

What are the seven things to do after you receive your ballot?

1) Check the label located on the bottom right of the envelope for the correct name and check to see if your ballot number matches the number on the actual ballot.

2) Please read the instructions inside of the ballot envelope prior to voting.

3) The ballot is two sided.

4) If you make a mistake, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (248) 758-3200 for information on how to spoil your ballot so you can be issued another one.

5) Remember to sign, date and seal your envelope.

6) Your signature needs to match your signature on your Drivers’ License or State Identification Card.

7) You can return your ballot directly to the dropbox by the elevator on the 1st floor of City Hall or to 1 of the 4 official drive-up dropboxes. No postage necessary if you return your ballot to an official dropbox location: 


Bowens Center 52 Bagley (24 hrs daily)

City Hall 47450 Woodward (24 hrs daily)

Fire Station 787 W Huron (24 hours daily)

Herrington Elementary 541 Bay (Mon - Fri, 6am - 6pm)

Kennedy/Owen School 1700 Baldwin (24 hrs daily)

Ruth Peterson Center 990 Joslyn (24 hrs daily)

Walt Whitman Elementary 125 W Montcalm (24 hrs daily)

When do I need to return my absentee ballot?

Please return your completed absentee ballot as soon as you have voted your ballot directly to the Clerk's Office or one of our official dropboxes. Do not delay. Return you ballot early. Your completed absentee ballot must be received by the Clerk's Office or placed in one of our official dropboxes by 8p.m. on Election Day. 

Can I check to see if my ballot arrived if I return it by mail?

Yes. You can track your ballot by looking up your information at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index or you can call the Clerk's Office (248) 758-3200 to check on the status of when the ballot was received. 

What is the process for registering to vote in Pontiac?

To register to vote in Pontiac, you will need to fill out a Voter Registration Application. You can fill out this form in the Clerk's Office or fill it out online and bring into the Clerk's Office. Beginning October 20, 2020, you will need to register in the Clerk's Office with proof of residency. 


Proof of residency:

You must show proof of where you live. Documents must have your name and current address. You can show a digital copy of documents. Acceptable documents include:

  • Michigan driver’s license or state ID
  • Current utility bill
  • Bank statement
  • Paycheck or government check
  • Other government document

Voter Registration Application

What's the deadline to register?

You can register at anytime up to 8 p.m. on Election Day at the Clerk’s Office with proof of residency. If you’re registering another way, in order to vote in the November 3, 2020 election, your completed voter registration application must be received or postmarked by October 19, 2020.  

I've moved. Do I have to update my registration?

If you move to a new city or township, you must re-register. If you move within a city or township and are already registered to vote, you only need to update your address with the Clerk's Office.   

How do I register to vote on Election Day?

You can register to vote and vote in person on Election Day at the Clerk’s Office. You’ll need to bring your proof of eligibility and residency.

Proof of eligibility:

To be eligible to register to vote you must be:

  • A Michigan resident (at the time you register) and a resident of your city or township for at least 30 days (when you vote)
  • A United States citizen
  • At least 18 years of age (when you vote)
  • Not currently serving a sentence in jail or prison

Proof of residency:

You must show proof of where you live. Documents must have your name and current address. You can show a digital copy of documents. Acceptable documents include:

  • Michigan driver’s license or state ID
  • Current utility bill
  • Bank statement
  • Paycheck or government check
  • Other government document

What if I have an emergency on Election Day?

If an emergency, like a sudden illness or family death prevents you from reaching the polls on Election Day, you may request an emergency absent voter ballot. Requests for an emergency ballot must be submitted after the deadline for regular absent voter ballots has passed but before 4 p.m. on Election Day. The emergency must have occurred at a time which made it impossible for you to apply for a regular absent voter ballot.  

What's on the ballot?

For information, visit https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/PublicBallot/Index

Where's my polling place?

For information, visit https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index

Pontiac City Clerk

47450 Woodward Avenue Pontiac, MI 48342

(248) 758-3200

City of Pontiac

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