Clerk

Sally Guyon
clerk@putnamtwp.us

Carrie Humble - Deputy Clerk
deputyclerk@putnamtwp.us

3280 West M-36
Pinckney, MI

ph: 734-878-3131
fax: 734-878-2545

Key Links

• Voter Registration
• Voter Registration Application
• Election Information
• Absentee Voting

Election worker
application here

If you are interested in working elections, please contact the clerk and fill out an application. You will be required to complete a two hour certification class and will be compensated for your time.

The following are the 2011 dates for elections set forth by the State of Michigan.
If there is an election that Putnam Twp. residents are eligible to vote in, it will be indicated.

2012 ELECTION SCHEDULE:

• February 28  Presidential Primary
  • Last Day to Register: January 30

 

• August 7  Primary Election

• Last Day to Register: July 9

 

• November 6 General Election

• Last to Register: October 9

As a result of election consolidation legislation, Township and City Clerks administer ALL Federal, State and Local elections AND school elections.

For voter registration information, click on Voter Registration. To find your precinct, polling location, sample ballot, or for additional voter information, go to Michigan's Voter Information Center (MVIC)

New voter I.D. requirement Michigan Election Law now requires every voter to present picture identification at the polls or sign an affidavit if they do not have it with them. Acceptable forms of ID are:

• Driver's License or personal identification card issured by Michigan or another state.
• Federal or state government-issued photo idenmtification.
• U.S. passport.
• Military ID with photo.
• Student ID with photo from a high school or an accredited institution of higher education.
• Tribal ID with photo.

Click here to view precincts and polling locations.

Where to Register:

• Putnam Township Hall
• Livingston County Clerk
• Any Secretary of State's Office
• Mailing in the following printable Voter Registration Application

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.