Hazel Park, Michigan Public Records

At the state level, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) keeps records on corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities registered to do business in Michigan, providing another layer of documentation for companies based in or serving the community.

Online registration closes 15 days before an election, though in-person registration with proof of residency remains available at the city or county clerk's office through Election Day itself. Voters need a valid Michigan driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. First-time voters may face ID or residency verification requirements. Municipal elections in Hazel Park cover the mayor's office and city council positions. The mayor serves a two-year term, while the five council members work staggered four-year terms. These elections typically fall in November of odd-numbered years, putting the next municipal contest in November 2025 with races for mayor and council seats. Local ballot measures, charter amendments, and millage proposals also appear before voters. Polling locations are assigned by residential address; residents can find their specific site, preview sample ballots, and verify registration status at michigan.gov/vote by entering their name and date of birth. Most polling places occupy schools, community centers, or municipal buildings. Michigan treats election records as broadly public. Voter registration lists—minus protected details like birthdates and driver's license numbers—can be purchased for political purposes under MCL 168.522c. Campaign finance records for candidates and PACs are searchable at michigan.gov/campaignfinance, maintained by the Secretary of State. Candidate filings, nominating petitions, and financial disclosures are available through county and city clerk offices. Precinct-level results are published by the Oakland County Clerk and the Secretary of State at michigan.gov/electionresults. The November 2024 presidential election saw Oakland County achieve approximately 64% turnout, with over 650,000 ballots cast from roughly 1 million registered voters—numbers reflecting Michigan's competitive swing state status. On November 3, 2026, Hazel Park and Oakland County voters will decide several significant races. Michigan does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026 (the next Michigan Senate race is in 2026 for Gary Peters' seat, which is up). The governor's race is not on the 2026 ballot, as Michigan gubernatorial elections occur in midterm years divisible by four (2022, 2026)—Governor Gretchen Whitmer's term runs through 2026 with the next governor's race in November 2026. Voters will decide the full Michigan House of Representatives (all 110 seats serve two-year terms), half of the Michigan Senate (38 seats with staggered four-year terms), and various Oakland County offices including county commissioners, possibly county clerk, sheriff, prosecutor, and treasurer depending on term schedules. Local school board races and millage proposals may also appear on the ballot. Michigan offers no-reason absentee voting; any registered voter can request an absentee ballot online at michigan.gov/vote, by mail, or in person at their city clerk's office. Requests are accepted up to the Saturday before Election Day, with ballots due by 8 PM on Election Day to be counted.