Felch, Michigan Public Records

Residents can register to vote online through the Michigan Voter Information Center at michigan.gov/vote, which offers online registration for eligible citizens with a valid Michigan driver's license or state ID. Michigan offers same-day voter registration during early voting periods and on Election Day itself at the local clerk's office or polling place, a significant expansion of voter access implemented through constitutional amendments approved by Michigan voters in 2018. Voters must provide proof of residency such as a Michigan driver's license, state ID, utility bill, bank statement, or government document showing name and current address. As an unincorporated community, Felch does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council, as it lacks an incorporated city or village government. Felch Township does hold township elections for township supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and trustee positions. These local township elections occur in even-numbered years during the August primary and November general elections, following Michigan's consolidated election schedule. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the Michigan Voter Information Center at michigan.gov/vote by entering their name and date of birth or address. The system displays the voter's registration status, precinct assignment, polling location with address and hours, and sample ballots for upcoming elections. The township typically operates one or two consolidated precincts depending on voter population, with polling places located at township halls or community centers. Michigan polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Election Day. Michigan election records are highly transparent under state law. Voter registration lists are available for purchase for political and election purposes through Dickinson County Clerk, subject to restrictions on commercial use. Campaign finance disclosure reports for local, county, and state candidates must be filed electronically with the Michigan Secretary of State and are searchable at michigan.gov/campaignfinance. Candidate filings, nominating petitions, and financial disclosure forms are public records accessible through the Dickinson County Clerk for local offices and through the Secretary of State for state offices. Precinct-level election results are published by the Dickinson County Clerk following canvassing and certification, typically within two weeks of Election Day.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Felch voters are published by the Michigan Bureau of Elections (https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections). U.S. County voters will also decide county offices including County Commissioners, Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, and Prosecuting Attorney, most of which are four-year terms scheduled for 2026. Felch Township local offices will also appear on the ballot. Specific local ballot measures and township proposals will be announced by the Dickinson County Clerk approximately 60 days before the election. Michigan offers no-reason absentee voting, meaning any registered voter can request an absentee ballot without providing justification. Voters can request absentee ballots through the Michigan Voter Information Center at michigan.gov/vote, by mailing a written request to the Dickinson County Clerk or Felch Township Clerk, or by visiting the clerk's office in person. Absentee ballot applications are available on the Secretary of State website and must be received by the clerk by 5:00 PM the Friday before Election Day. The state also offers early in-person voting for nine days before Election Day at designated early voting sites, typically at Dickinson County Clerk's office or township offices. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by 8:00 PM on Election Day either by mail (postmarks do not count, ballots must be received by 8:00 PM), by depositing in official ballot drop boxes located throughout Dickinson County, or by delivering in person to the clerk's office or polling place.