Marion, Michigan Public Records

Marion Township also has a township clerk who assists with local election matters, though Osceola County Clerk oversees the broader process. Michigan residents can register to vote online through the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.michigan.gov/vote, operated by the Michigan Department of State. The state offers same-day voter registration, allowing eligible citizens to register at their clerk's office, at an early voting location, or at their polling place on Election Day with proof of residency. Online registration requires a valid Michigan driver's license or state ID. State law requires voters to provide identification when voting, though those without ID can sign an affidavit affirming their identity. Marion residents vote in Marion Township precincts, and specific polling place assignments can be found using the lookup tool at www.michigan.gov/vote by entering a residential address. Marion, as an unincorporated community without city government, doesn't hold municipal elections for mayor or city council. Residents can find information about township candidates and local ballot proposals through the Osceola County Clerk's Office and at Marion Township board meetings. The Marion Township offices are located at 4158 S. 15th Avenue, Marion, MI 49665, phone (231) 743-2921.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Marion voters are published by the Michigan Bureau of Elections (https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections). Michigan does not have a U.S. Senate race in 2026, as both Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow, or their successors, have terms expiring in different years. Marion Township positions including supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and trustees will also be decided in November 2026. Michigan offers no-reason absentee voting, meaning any registered voter can request an absentee ballot without providing a reason. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online through www.michigan.gov/vote, by contacting the Osceola County Clerk, or by contacting the Marion Township Clerk. State law allows voters to join the permanent absentee voter list to automatically receive ballot applications for every election. Early voting is now available in Michigan following the passage of Proposal 2 in 2022, which requires at least nine days of early in-person voting before Election Day. Osceola County and Marion Township will provide early voting locations in compliance with this requirement. Election records that are public in Michigan include the Qualified Voter File, the voter registration list available to political parties, candidates, and for certain research purposes under MCL 168.522 and 168.523, though individual voter registration information has some privacy protections. Campaign finance records for candidates and political action committees are public and searchable through the Michigan Secretary of State's Campaign Finance Reporting system at www.michigan.gov/cfr. Candidate filing information, nomination petitions, and financial disclosure statements are public records maintained by the Osceola County Clerk. Precinct-level election results are public records posted by the Osceola County Clerk following certification. Poll books showing who voted, but not how they voted, are public records available after elections. Voting records are confidential - how an individual voted is protected by ballot secrecy laws, though the fact that someone voted is public information.