City Council Election - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Election Information
Polls are open on Election Day from 7 am to 8 pm
Absentee ballots will be available by Thursday, September 28th and are available by request from the City Clerk.
Requests to have an absentee ballot mailed to you must be received by the City Clerk no later than November 3, 2023 at 4:30 P.M.
Voters can obtain an absentee ballot in person at the Clerk's office until 4:00 P.M. on Monday, November 6, 2023.
Please call the Clerk at 517-647-3211 with any questions or to request an absentee ballot application.
You can find the most updated information about voter registration, absentee ballots, as well as to check your registration status and polling location at the Michigan Voter Information Center. You call also the City Clerk for more information.
Election Commission & Public Accuracy Testing
The Portland Election Commission, has been scheduled to to meet at 8:30 A.M. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, located at 259 Kent St., Portland, MI.
The purpose of the meeting is to approve the election inspectors, schedule the starting time for the Absentee Voting Counting Board and to hold the Public Accuracy Test for the Tuesday, November 7, 2023 City Council Election.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate the computer program used to tabulate the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of law.
Quick Links
Michigan Voter Information Center - Check your voter registration, apply for an absentee ballot and view your absentee ballot status and view sample ballots.
Michigan Secretary of State Elections and Voting FAQs
Military and Overseas Voters: Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request/Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)