Remus, Michigan Public Records

Michigan residents can register to vote online through the Michigan Secretary of State website at www.michigan.gov/vote up to 15 days before an election, or register in person at Mecosta County Clerk's office, township clerk's office, or Secretary of State branch office up to and including Election Day with proof of residency. State law (MCL 168.1 et seq.) requires voters to provide a Michigan driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number when registering. As an incorporated village, Remus holds village council elections for three council seats on a rotating basis, with elections conducted in even-numbered years concurrent with state general elections in November. The next village elections will be held November 3, 2026, when voters will elect village council members. The Village President is elected by the council from among its members. Wheatland Township voters also elect township supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and trustees. Polling place assignments for local voters can be found using the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.michigan.gov/vote by entering name and date of birth; most residents cast ballots at the Remus Community Schools. Under Michigan election law, voter registration lists are public records available for purchase for lawful purposes under MCL 168.522 and 168.523. Campaign finance reports for local, county, and state candidates are searchable through the Michigan Secretary of State's Campaign Finance Reporting system at www.michigan.gov/campaignfinance. Precinct-level election results for Mecosta County are published by the Mecosta County Clerk on the Mecosta County website following certification. In the November 2024 general election, Mecosta County reported approximately 56-58% voter turnout, with approximately 13,000-14,000 ballots cast out of approximately 24,000 registered voters countywide. For the November 3, 2026 general election, voters in the area will decide several important races: Michigan's Governor race (term 2027-2030), Michigan's full U.S. Senate seat, one U.S. House seat (Michigan's 2nd District, which includes Mecosta County), all 110 Michigan House of Representatives seats including the 101st District which includes Remus, Mecosta County Commission seats, Mecosta County Sheriff, Mecosta County Clerk, County Treasurer, County Prosecutor, Register of Deeds, and various judicial positions including Circuit Court and District Court judges. Township and village positions including Wheatland Township offices and Remus Village Council seats will also appear on the ballot. Michigan voters may request absentee ballots for any reason under constitutional amendment approved in 2018. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online through www.michigan.gov/vote, by mail, or in person at the Mecosta County Clerk's office or Wheatland Township Clerk (7770 M-66, Remus, MI 49340, phone: 989-967-8844). Absentee ballots can be requested up to 75 days before an election and must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day to be counted. Michigan allows in-person absentee voting beginning 40 days before the election at the local clerk's office.