Holton, 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.

Michigan residents can register to vote online at www.michigan.gov/vote through the Michigan Secretary of State Voter Information Center, which requires a valid Michigan driver's license or state ID. The state offers same-day voter registration, including on Election Day itself at the local clerk office or polling place, though advance registration by mail closes 15 days before each election. Holton residents register through the Holton Township Clerk at 9485 Holton Duck Lake Road, Holton, MI 49425, phone (231) 821-1393. As an unincorporated community, the area doesn't hold municipal elections for mayor or city council. Instead, residents vote in Holton Township elections for supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and trustee positions, typically conducted in odd-numbered years during the November general election, with the next township elections scheduled for November 2025. Local voters also participate in county, state, and federal contests. Polling place assignments can be found using the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.michigan.gov/vote by entering name and date of birth, or by contacting the Holton Township Clerk directly. During the November 2024 presidential election, Muskegon County reported approximately 63% voter turnout with roughly 100,000 ballots cast from approximately 158,000 registered voters countywide. Holton Township reported turnout consistent with county averages. For the November 3, 2026 general election, voters here will decide several significant races: the Michigan Governor race (Governor Gretchen Whitmer's term expires in 2026, making this an open gubernatorial election), all four Michigan statewide education board positions (State Board of Education, University of Michigan Regents, Michigan State University Trustees, Wayne State University Governors), Michigan State Senate and State House of Representatives seats (the community is in Senate District 34 and House District 91 following 2021 redistricting), Muskegon County Commissioner districts, Muskegon County Sheriff, Muskegon County Clerk/Register of Deeds, Muskegon County Treasurer, and Muskegon County Prosecuting Attorney. Michigan does not have a U.S. Senate race in 2026 (Senator Debbie Stabenow's seat was up in 2024; Senator Gary Peters' term runs through 2026). Election records that are public in Michigan include voter registration lists (available for purchase by qualified requestors under MCL 168.522 for legitimate political and governmental purposes), campaign finance reports (accessible through the Michigan Secretary of State at www.michigan.gov/sos for state and county candidates), candidate filing information and ballot language (available through county clerks), and certified precinct-level election results (published by Muskegon County Clerk and Secretary of State). Michigan voters can request absentee ballots without providing a reason. Applications are available online through the Michigan Voter Information Center, through the Holton Township Clerk, or through the Muskegon County Clerk. Absentee ballot applications must be received by 5:00 PM the Friday before Election Day, though Michigan law allows in-person absentee voting at the local clerk's office up until 8:00 PM on Election Day. Completed absentee ballots must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day to be counted (postmark does not count). Michigan also offers early in-person voting during a nine-day period ending the Sunday before Election Day at designated early voting sites established by local clerks.