Election & Voter Information

The State Primary Election will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The polling location for city residents is the Ithaca Community Center located at 120 N. Maple Street, Ithaca. Polls will be open from 7:00am until 8:00pm. Any person in line at 8:00pm will be allowed to vote.

Election Drop Box is available at City Hall, 129 W. Emerson Street, Ithaca.

Vote by Mail
During an Election season, you can request an absent voter ballot online through the Michigan Voter Information Center at mi.gov/vote.

In accordance with Michigan Election Law, we can mail your ballot until 5:00 pm on the Friday before an election.

City Hall will be open on the Saturday prior to an election from 8:00am to 4:00 pm to obtain an absent voter ballot in-person, as well as assist with any other Election related needs.

In addition, on the Monday prior to the Election, you can obtain an absent voter ballot in-person at City Hall until 4:00 pm, however, you must vote the ballot there; you are not permitted to take the ballot with you.

A voter who registers to vote on Election Day by appearing in-person at the City Clerks Office, in City Hall, with valid proof of residency, is also eligible to obtain an absent voter ballot until 8:00 pm on Election Day.

There are now two options to vote by mail. Voters can complete and return an application for an Absent Voter Ballot or be added to the Permanent Ballot List to automatically receive a ballot before every election.
Permanent Ballot List
To request to be added to the Permanent Ballot List, check the box on the application for an Absent Voter Ballot.

You will automatically receive a ballot for every election to your registered address. You will no longer need to fill out an application to receive a ballot. *

If you are going out of town, you will need to contact the Clerk’s office as ballots do not forward.

*Michigan Election Law (MCL 168.615c) requires that voters indicate in writing which political party ballot they wish to vote. This requirement only applies to Presidential Primary elections.

Absent Voter Application List
The existing Absent Voter Application List will be removed and no longer available after the November 5, 2024 election.

You can apply for an Absent Voter Ballot before any election online at mi.gov/vote or by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 989-875-3200 or via e-mail at clerk@ithacami.com

Return your application by drop box, mail (postage is pre-paid!), or email to clerk@ithacami.com Ballots are mailed out 45 days prior to an election. You can return your voted ballot by drop box, mail (postage is pre-paid) or in-person at City Hall.

Military and Overseas Voters
If you are in the Military or an American Overseas, please visit FVAP.gov for further information and to request an absentee ballot via the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).

You have the option to receive your ballot by email. Scan or take a picture of your completed FPCA and email to mail to the City Clerk’s office.