Absentee ballots are available at the Township Hall (or download application ) for all elections approximately 3-4 weeks prior to an election. You may fill out the application at any time, and once the ballots are made available to us, we will mail it to you.

There are some restrictions:

* If you registered to vote by mail, your registration will be marked “challenged” since no registrar viewed your signature. You will not be able to vote absentee via mail until you have voted once at the polls, at which time proof of identification will be required. If you pick up your absentee ballot, your signature can be validated at that time and the “challenged” status removed.

Absent Voter Ballot Application Permanent List: Michigan Election Law now grants authority to clerks to establish a list of voters that have requested to be on a permanent list to receive an absent voter ballot application prior to every election. You must meet one of the statutory requirements to obtain an absentee ballot:

1. Will be absent from the community
2. Physically unable to attend polls
3. Tenets of religion
4. Appointed election inspector in precinct other than residence
5. 60 years of age or older
6. Confined to jail awaiting arraignment or trial

When you receive the application prior to each election, you may choose to fill out the application and receive a ballot, or discard the application and vote at the polls election day.

To be added to the permanent list fillout the response card/form and return it to the Township Clerk - Permanent Absent Voter List Form

Military and Overseas Civilian Voters
Election Services

Special services are provided to assist military and overseas civilian voters to participate in elections. If you are a military or overseas civilian voter who is eligible to vote in Michigan please call our office, 734-878-3131, or follow the links below.

1. How to register to vote: Go to the Federal Voting Assistance Program Web site (www.fvap.gov), download and complete a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA can also be used to obtain an absent voter ballot by e-mail, fax or regular mail.
2. How to obtain an absent voter ballot by e-mail, fax or regular mail: Go to the Federal Voting Assistance Program Web site (www.fvap.gov), download and complete a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). Check the appropriate box for e-mail, fax or mail. The FPCA can also be used to register to vote.
3. How to check the status of a requested absent voter ballot: Go to the Michigan Voter Information Center (Michigan.gov/vote) Web site and type in the requested information. Your absent voter ballot status will display along with other information.
4. How to check registration status in Michigan: Go to the Michigan Voter Information Center (Michigan.gov/vote) Web site and follow instructions.
5. How to learn more about candidates and proposals on the ballot: Go to the Michigan Voter Information Center (Michigan.gov/vote) Web site and type in the requested information. Click on "View My Sample Ballot."
6. How to obtain assistance or ask a question: Go to the Michigan Voter Information Center (Michigan.gov/vote) Web site. Click on "Contact SOS."
7. How to take advantage of discounted mailing costs for overseas voters:  Go to the Overseas Vote Foundation Web site (https://www.overseasvotefoundation.org). Click on "Express Your Vote" and follow instructions.

Important note: Only those voters covered under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) are eligible to use the Federal Post Card Application Form (FPCA) and receive an absentee ballot by e-mail or fax. Covered voters include:

• A member of a uniformed service on active duty who is absent from his or her city or township of residence. (Voter can be inside or outside the United States.)
• A member of the Merchant Marine who, by reason of service in the Merchant Marine, is absent from his or her city or township of residence. (Voter can be inside or outside the United States.)
• A spouse or dependent of a member of a uniformed service or a member of the Merchant Marine who, by reason of the active duty or service of the member, is absent from his or her city or township of residence. (Voter can be inside or outside the United States.)

A civilian voter who is outside the United States and is eligible to vote in Michigan.