Goodrich, Michigan Public Records

Citizenship, at least 18 years of age by Election Day, and Michigan residency for at least 30 days before the election. The state now permits Election Day registration, letting residents register and vote the same day at their clerk's office or polling place with proof of residency. Acceptable identification includes a Michigan driver's license, state ID, student ID from a Michigan high school or college, tribal ID, or government documents showing name and current address. Those without ID can sign an affidavit and still cast their ballot. Village elections in Goodrich cover positions including Village President (mayor), Village Council members, and Village Clerk. The Village President and Council members serve staggered four-year terms. Candidates file nominating petitions with the Genesee County Clerk's office. Local ballot proposals - such as millage renewals for Goodrich Area Schools or Atlas Township issues - appear according to the election calendar. Because this is a small village, governance often involves Atlas Township elections for supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and trustees as well. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.michigan.gov/vote by entering their name and date of birth or address. The system displays polling place addresses, sample ballots, registration status, absentee ballot status, and upcoming election dates. Most voters in the community cast ballots at precincts located within Atlas Township facilities or at local schools depending on their address. Michigan election records available to the public include voter registration lists (available for purchase by political committees and other qualified requesters under MCL 168.522), campaign finance reports (searchable at www.michigan.gov/sos under the Campaign Finance section), candidate filings and nominating petitions, precinct-level election results, and canvassing board reports. The county clerk publishes official election results on the Genesee County website typically within days of each election, breaking down vote totals by precinct for all races and proposals. Goodrich voters will elect county offices including Genesee County Commissioners for their district, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, and Drain Commissioner. Atlas Township offices may also appear depending on term expirations. Federal races will not include U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Goodrich voters are published by the Michigan Bureau of Elections (https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections). Goodrich Area Schools and Atlas Township millage proposals may also appear on Michigan voters can request absentee ballots without providing a reason under the state's no-reason absentee voting law passed in 2018. Applications are accepted online at www.michigan.gov/vote, by mail, or in person at the Genesee County Clerk's office or Atlas Township Clerk's office at 7386 S Gale Road, Grand Blanc, MI 48439. Applications must be received by the Friday before Election Day for mail delivery, though in-person absentee voting continues through 8 PM on Election Day. The state also allows voters to join the permanent absentee voter list to automatically receive ballot applications for every election. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by 8 PM on Election Day either by mail (postmarks do not count - ballots must be received), at drop boxes located throughout Genesee County, or delivered in person to the clerk's office.