Johannesburg, Michigan Public Records

Michigan residents can register to vote online through the Michigan Voter Information Center at mvic.sos.state.mi.us. Since 2018, same-day voter registration has been available in Michigan, allowing residents to register at their city or township clerk's office or at their polling place on Election Day with proof of residency. For advance registration, the deadline is 15 days before an election if registering by mail, though online and in-person registration is available up to and including Election Day. Acceptable proof of residency 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. As an unincorporated community within Johannesburg Township, the area holds township elections for Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, and four Trustee positions. Township elections occur in even-numbered years during the August primary and November general election. Residents vote at the Johannesburg Township Hall, 11015 M-32, Johannesburg, MI 49751. Voters can verify their specific polling location, view sample ballots, and check registration status through the Michigan Voter Information Center at mvic.sos.state.mi.us by entering their name and date of birth or address. Michigan does not have a U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Johannesburg voters are published by the Michigan Bureau of Elections (https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections). Johannesburg Township offices will also be contested. Michigan offers no-reason absentee voting, meaning any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing justification. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online through the Michigan Voter Information Center, by mail, or in person at the Johannesburg Township Clerk's office or the Otsego County Clerk's office. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by 8:00 PM on Election Day. Ballot drop boxes are available at many clerk's offices for secure 24-hour ballot return. Election records that are public in Michigan include the Qualified Voter File (QVF), which contains voter registration information excluding Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers; campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees (searchable at www.michigan.gov/sos under Campaign Finance Reporting); candidate filings and nominating petitions; and precinct-level election results. The Michigan Secretary of State maintains the statewide Bureau of Elections website at michigan.gov/sos with voter resources, election calendars, candidate lists, and results.