Petersburg, Michigan Public Records

Eligibility requires U.S. Citizenship, at least 18 years of age by election day, and residency in Michigan and the local jurisdiction. Same-day voter registration is available in Michigan, even on Election Day itself at the local clerk's office, though proof of residency is mandatory. Acceptable documents include a Michigan driver's license, state ID, current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government check showing name and current address. As part of Summerfield Township, an unincorporated area without municipal government, Petersburg has no mayoral or city council races. Instead, residents vote for Summerfield Township offices including Township Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, and Trustees during township elections held in odd-numbered years, with the next round scheduled for November 2025. Local voters also participate in county, state, and federal elections throughout the cycle. Polling place assignments can be found through the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.michigan.gov/vote by entering name and date of birth, or by calling the Summerfield Township Clerk. Most Petersburg voters cast ballots at Summerfield Elementary School, 10735 Quarry Road, Petersburg, MI 49270, though confirming the specific precinct assignment before Election Day is always wise. Michigan maintains extensive public election records. Voter registration lists are available to political parties, candidates, and certain organizations under MCL 168.522. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political action committees can be searched through the Michigan Secretary of State's Campaign Finance Reporting system at www.michigan.gov/cfr. Candidate filings and nominating petitions become public records available through Monroe County Clerk for local races and the Secretary of State for statewide contests. The Monroe County Clerk posts precinct-level election results after certification on the Monroe County website. The November 2024 presidential election saw Monroe County report approximately 64% voter turnout, with over 95,000 ballots cast from roughly 148,000 registered voters. Competitive races for President, U.S. Senate, and Congressional seats drove turnout across the area. Looking toward November 3, 2026, Petersburg and Monroe County voters face several significant races. No U.S. Senate seat from Michigan appears on the ballot that year, as Michigan's senators run during presidential cycles. The gubernatorial race will draw considerable attention, with incumbent Governor Gretchen Whitmer term-limited and unable to seek reelection. Voters will also elect the full Michigan House of Representatives with all 110 seats up, half of the Michigan Senate with 19 seats contested in 2026, and statewide executive offices including Secretary of State and Attorney General. Monroe County commission seats and county executive offices including Sheriff and Prosecutor will be decided, along with any Summerfield Township offices scheduled for that cycle. Michigan's 5th Congressional District, which includes the county, will also appear on the ballot. Michigan's no-reason absentee voting allows any registered voter to request an absentee ballot without explanation. Applications can be submitted online through www.michigan.gov/vote, by mail, or in person at the Summerfield Township Clerk's office. Completed ballots can be returned by mail, dropped off at the clerk's office, or placed in secure drop boxes. State law permits absentee ballot processing to begin the day before Election Day in municipalities that have adopted early processing procedures.