Decker, Michigan Public Records

The bond and bail process in Michigan allows for the release of detainees under certain conditions, with bonds set by the court based on the nature of the offense. To find someone recently arrested in Sanilac County, individuals can contact the jail directly or use online resources provided by the Sheriff's Office.

Law enforcement services for Decker, Michigan, are provided by the Sanilac County Sheriff's Office (https://www.sanilaccounty.net/sheriff). The sheriff's office maintains records of arrests, incident reports, and other law enforcement activities within the county, which can be accessed by the public in accordance with Michigan's Freedom of Information Act.

Decker, Michigan voters are served by the Sanilac County Clerk's Office, which functions as the election authority for all of Sanilac County. The office is located at 60 West Sanilac Avenue, Room 203, Sandusky, MI 48471, and can be reached at (810) 648-3212. The County Clerk's website at www.sanilaccounty.net/offices/county-clerk provides election information, sample ballots, and precinct details. Michigan residents can register to vote online through the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.michigan.gov/vote, which is maintained by the Michigan Secretary of State. Michigan offers same-day voter registration, allowing residents to register at their city or township clerk's office, at early voting sites, or at their polling place on Election Day with proof of residency. Acceptable proof includes a Michigan driver's license, state ID, current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document showing name and current address. For Decker residents, voter registration and absentee ballot applications are handled by the Evergreen Township Clerk at 5130 Robinson Road, Snover, MI 48472 (phone: 810-376-8131).

Because Decker is an unincorporated community without municipal government, there are no Decker-specific mayoral or city council elections. Decker residents vote in Evergreen Township elections for township supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and four trustee positions. These partisan township offices are elected in even-numbered years during the August primary and November general election. The next township elections will be held in August and November 2026. Evergreen Township board meetings are open to the public and held monthly, with notices posted at the township hall. Polling place assignments for Decker voters can be found using the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.michigan.gov/vote by entering a street address. Decker-area residents typically vote at the Evergreen Township Hall at 5130 Robinson Road, Snover, though voters should verify their specific polling location before each election.

Michigan provides extensive public access to election records and voter information. The Qualified Voter File (QVF) contains voter registration information for all registered Michigan voters, and while individual voter records are not publicly searchable online, registered voter lists can be purchased by campaigns and political organizations through county clerks. Campaign finance reports for candidates running for county and local offices are filed with the Sanilac County Clerk and are available for public inspection, while state-level campaign finance disclosures are accessible through the Michigan Secretary of State at www.michigan.gov/sos (Campaign Finance section). Precinct-level election results for all federal, state, county, and township races are published by the County Clerk after each election and posted on the county website. In the November 2024 presidential election, Sanilac County reported voter turnout of approximately 68-70%, with about 26,000 ballots cast out of roughly 38,000 registered voters, continuing the county's pattern of strong Republican support in presidential elections.

On November 3, 2026, Decker and Sanilac County voters will decide several important races. Michigan's gubernatorial election will be held in 2026, with Governor Gretchen Whitmer term-limited and unable to run, making it an open-seat race. Michigan voters will also elect a U.S. Senator, as Gary Peters' term expires in 2026. State-level races will include Michigan House of Representatives seats (Decker falls within District 98 of the state House) and one Michigan State Senate seat for the district covering Sanilac County (currently District 25). At the county level, all Sanilac County commission seats will be on the ballot, along with county executive offices including Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Clerk/Register of Deeds, Treasurer, and potentially circuit and district court judges depending on expiring terms. Evergreen Township offices including supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and trustees will appear on the August 2026 primary ballot and November 2026 general election ballot. Voters should check with the Sanilac County Clerk or Evergreen Township Clerk for confirmed candidate lists and ballot questions as the election approaches.

Michigan offers comprehensive absentee voting options. Any registered Michigan voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason, a right established by Proposal 3 passed by voters in 2018 and enshrined in the Michigan Constitution. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted to the Evergreen Township Clerk online through the Michigan Voter Information Center (www.michigan.gov/vote), by mail, in person, or by email/fax. Voters can request to be added to the permanent absentee voter list to automatically receive ballot applications for all future elections. Absentee ballots can be returned by mail (postmarked by Election Day and received within six days), deposited in secure drop boxes located at township offices and other designated sites, or delivered in person to the township clerk's office up until 8:00 PM on Election Day. Michigan also enacted early voting beginning in 2024, with at least nine days of early in-person voting available at designated sites before each election. Decker-area voters should contact the Evergreen Township Clerk for early voting locations and hours.