Ortonville, Michigan Public Records

Michigan residents can register online at www.michigan.gov/vote up to 15 days before an election, or in person at their township clerk's office through Election Day itself with proof of residency. Acceptable documents include a Michigan driver's license, state ID, current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government check showing name and current address. While the state requires no voter ID for registration, photo ID or a signed affidavit is required when casting a ballot. As an unincorporated village, this community holds no municipal elections for mayor or village council. Instead, Brandon Township conducts elections for township supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and four trustee positions. Board members serve four-year terms, with elections scheduled for November of even-numbered years. The Brandon Township Clerk manages candidate filings and local ballot proposals, posting information at www.brandontwp.us and at the township offices. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.michigan.gov/vote, which allows searches by name and date of birth or address. The system displays polling locations, sample ballots, and registration status. Brandon Township operates several precincts, with polling places at Brandon Township Hall, Brandon High School, and other public facilities. The state maintains extensive public election records. Voter registration lists are available for purchase by candidates and political organizations through county clerks for statutory fees ($10 plus per-record charges). Precinct-level election results are published by Oakland County Elections at www.oakgov.com/elections following each election, showing vote totals by race and precinct. Campaign finance records for state and local candidates are searchable at www.michigan.gov/cfr (Michigan Bureau of Elections Campaign Finance Reporting system), displaying contributions, expenditures, and committee information. State Senate seats for even-numbered districts will be contested, as senators serve four-year terms with half elected every two years. Oakland County will elect county executive, sheriff, clerk/register of deeds, treasurer, prosecutor, and county commissioner positions. Brandon Township offices including supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and trustees will also appear on the ballot. Michigan offers no-reason absentee voting. Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing justification. Applications are available at www.michigan.gov/vote, through the Oakland County Elections office, or from the Brandon Township Clerk. Voters can apply for a one-time absentee ballot or join the permanent absentee voter list to automatically receive applications for every election. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the local clerk by 5:00 PM the Friday before Election Day, or voters may request ballots in person at the clerk's office through 4:00 PM on the Monday before the election. Emergency absentee ballots are available in limited circumstances. Completed absentee ballots must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day; postmarks do not count. Michigan installed ballot drop boxes at clerk offices and other secure locations following 2020 legislation; Brandon Township maintains drop boxes at township hall providing 24-hour access before elections.