Inkster, Michigan Public Records

Registration must be completed at least 15 days before an election, though the state offers Election Day registration at local clerk offices. Applicants need U.S. Citizenship, Michigan residency, age 18 by Election Day, and a driver's license or state ID number. The City of Inkster Clerk's Office at 2121 Inkster Road, Inkster, MI 48141 (phone: 313-563-9770) also processes registration applications and maintains local voter files. Municipal elections in the city cover the mayor's office and city council seats. The mayor serves a four-year term, while the five council members serve four-year staggered terms. These elections take place in odd-numbered years on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. The next municipal election is scheduled for November 4, 2025, with candidate filing deadlines typically falling in July. Information on local candidates, ballot proposals, and sample ballots is available through the City Clerk's Office and at Michigan.gov/vote. Residents can find their assigned polling place by entering their address at Michigan.gov/vote or contacting the City Clerk's Office. Polls operate from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Election Day. State law requires voters to present photo ID at the polls or sign an affidavit if they lack identification. Michigan maintains extensive public access to election records. Voter registration lists are available for purchase for political purposes under MCL 168.522a. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates can be searched at Michigan.gov/sos through the Campaign Finance Electronic Reporting System. Candidate filing information, including nominating petitions and affidavits, are public records maintained by the Wayne County Clerk and local clerks. Precinct-level election results are published by the Wayne County Clerk and Secretary of State at Michigan.gov/vote. During the November 2024 presidential election, Wayne County recorded approximately 575,000 votes cast, representing roughly 62% of registered voters. Turnout in the city typically runs slightly below the county average, with approximately 8,500 ballots cast from about 15,000 registered voters. On November 3, 2026, residents will decide several major races. Michigan's gubernatorial election will be held as Governor Gretchen Whitmer's term expires, though term limits may apply. All 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives will be on the ballot, along with 38 Michigan Senate seats in even-numbered districts. Wayne County voters will also elect county executive, county commissioners for their districts, and various county offices including clerk, treasurer, and sheriff. Federal elections in 2026 include Michigan's U.S. Senate seat currently held by Gary Peters, who is up for re-election. All of Michigan's 13 U.S. House seats will also be contested. Local voters will participate in all applicable federal, state, county, and municipal elections. Michigan offers no-reason absentee voting to any registered voter. Absentee ballot requests can be submitted online at Michigan.gov/vote, by mail, or in person at the local clerk's office. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM the Friday before the election, though ballots can be requested and voted in person at the clerk's office through 8:00 PM on Election Day. Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the local clerk's office by 8:00 PM on Election Day to be counted. Voters can track their absentee ballot status online at Michigan.gov/vote.