Nashville, Michigan Public Records

Registration is allowed up to and including Election Day, though registering by the 15th day before an election provides sufficient time for processing and receiving voter cards. The state requires voters to be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of Michigan and their city or township for at least 30 days before the election. Nashville village holds municipal elections in odd-numbered years for village council positions and village president. Residents can find their assigned polling place by visiting michigan.gov/vote and entering their address, or by contacting the Barry County Clerk. The community typically has 2-3 precincts depending on voter registration, with polling places usually located at Nashville Community Schools or the Nashville Village Hall. Public election records in Michigan include voter registration lists (available with restrictions under MCL 168.522), campaign finance reports filed with county and state authorities (searchable at michigan.gov/sos), candidate filing information, ballot language for proposals, and certified precinct-level election results. Michigan voters can request absentee ballots online at michigan.gov/vote, by contacting the Barry County Clerk, or in person. Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot without stating a reason. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. The Friday before the election, though voters can request emergency absentee ballots in certain circumstances through Election Day.