Marcellus, Michigan Public Records

Michigan residents can register to vote online at Michigan.gov/Vote, the Secretary of State's voter registration portal, or in person at the Cass County Clerk's office, Secretary of State branch offices, or on Election Day at their polling place with proof of residency. Same-day voter registration remains available through Election Day. Voters must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and Michigan residents. Acceptable identification includes a Michigan driver's license, state ID card, or other government-issued photo ID, though voters without ID may sign an affidavit and vote a regular ballot. The village holds municipal elections for council positions and village president, typically in even-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, consolidated with general elections. Council terms are staggered, with seats elected on rotating cycles. Candidate filing information and local ballot measures specific to the village can be obtained from the Village Clerk at Marcellus Village Hall, (269) 646-5691, or the Cass County Clerk's office. Registered voters can verify their polling location using the Michigan Voter Information Center at Michigan.gov/Vote by entering their name and date of birth. Residents vote at assigned precincts within the village, typically at community buildings or schools. Michigan provides extensive public access to election records. Voter registration lists are available for purchase by qualified requesters under MCL 168.522 and 168.523. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are accessible through the Michigan Secretary of State's Campaign Finance Reporting system at miboecfr.nictusa.com. Candidate filings, nominating petitions, and financial disclosure forms are public records available at the Cass County Clerk's office. Precinct-level election results are posted on the Cass County website following certification and are maintained as permanent public records. All Michigan House of Representatives seats (110 districts) are elected every two years, so state representative races will appear on the ballot. Michigan State Senate districts serve four-year terms with staggered elections; depending on the district, a state senate seat may be contested. One U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Marcellus voters are published by the Michigan Bureau of Elections (https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections). County-level offices including County Commissioners, Sheriff, Prosecutor, Clerk/Register of Deeds, Treasurer, and other county positions will be decided, with terms typically lasting 2-4 years. Voters should check with the Cass County Clerk for the complete list of races and any ballot proposals. Michigan offers no-reason absentee voting to all registered voters. Applications for absentee ballots can be submitted online through the Michigan Voter Information Center, by mail, or in person at the Cass County Clerk's office. Absentee ballot applications must be received by 5:00 PM the Friday before the election, though voters may apply for and receive an absentee ballot in person at the clerk's office through 4:00 PM on the Monday before Election Day. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by 8:00 PM on Election Day to be counted, either by mail (postmarked deadlines do not apply), by depositing in an official drop box, or by delivery to the clerk's office or polling place.