Casnovia, Michigan Public Records

The Michigan State Police also helps with maintaining and disseminating criminal records, so that Muskegon County residents have access to accurate and information for legal and personal purposes.

The state allows voter registration up to and including Election Day - residents can register in person at their local clerk's office on Election Day itself, or complete registration online or by mail up to 15 days beforehand. Standard identification or signing an affidavit is required to cast a ballot. For township-specific election matters, Casnovia Township voters contact the Casnovia Township Clerk at 13051 Luce Street, Casnovia, MI 49318 (phone: 231-652-1047). Because the community is unincorporated, there are no mayoral or city council races; instead, local governance happens through Casnovia Township Board elections held during even-numbered years in the August primary and November general elections. Residents elect a supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and trustee positions on staggered four-year terms. Township elections took place in 2024, with the next scheduled for 2026 and 2028. Finding your polling place is straightforward through the Michigan Voter Information Center at michigan.gov/vote - just enter your name and birthdate to see your assigned precinct and voting location. The township typically operates one or two precincts with polling sites at local facilities. During the November 2024 presidential election, Muskegon County saw roughly 67% voter turnout with over 105,000 ballots cast from approximately 157,000 registered voters; turnout in the township mirrored county averages. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters here will decide Michigan's gubernatorial race (Governor Gretchen Whitmer's current term expires in 2027, placing the governor's seat on the 2026 ballot), all 110 Michigan House of Representatives seats (two-year terms), roughly half of the 38 Michigan State Senate districts (four-year terms), county offices including Muskegon County commissioners, Muskegon County Sheriff, Clerk/Register of Deeds, Treasurer, and Prosecuting Attorney (most on four-year cycles), plus Casnovia Township board positions. No U.S. Senate seat from Michigan is scheduled for 2026 (Senator Debbie Stabenow retired and her seat was filled in 2024; Senator Gary Peters was re-elected in 2020 and serves until 2026, though his term would not be up until potentially a special or regular 2026 cycle depending on circumstances). Michigan voters in 2026 will also weigh any statewide ballot proposals that qualify. The state offers no-reason absentee voting, meaning any registered voter can request an absentee ballot through the Michigan Voter Information Center online, by mail, or in person at their local clerk's office. Applications are accepted up to 5 p.m. The Friday before Election Day, with emergency absentee voting available through Election Day under certain circumstances. Absentee ballots must be returned by mail (received by 8 p.m. Election Day) or placed in official drop boxes. Public election records in Michigan include voter registration files (available with restrictions to prevent misuse), campaign finance disclosures viewable at michigan.gov/campaignfinance showing contributions and expenditures for candidates and committees, candidate filing information, and precinct-by-precinct election results published by the Muskegon County Clerk and Secretary of State after each election at michigan.gov/electionresults.