Thompsonville, Michigan Public Records

Michigan residents can register online through the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.michigan.gov/vote up to 15 days before an election, though same-day registration remains available at the clerk's office or polling places with proof of residency. Registration requires a Michigan driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Local voters participate in Colfax Township elections for supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and trustee positions during even-numbered years in August primary and November general elections. There are no mayoral or city council elections specific to this unincorporated area. Residents also vote in all Benzie County races including county commissioner, sheriff, prosecutor, clerk, treasurer, register of deeds, and drain commissioner. The Michigan Voter Information Center at www.michigan.gov/vote provides polling place assignments, sample ballots, and election dates when voters enter their name and date of birth. Under Michigan election law (MCL 168.1 et seq.), voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, though use is restricted to election related purposes. Campaign finance reports for county and township candidates are filed with Benzie County Clerk as public records. Precinct-level results are published after certification on the Benzie County website. No U.S. Michigan offers no-reason absentee voting, allowing any registered voter to request a ballot through the Michigan Voter Information Center online, by mail, or in person at Benzie County Clerk's office. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the Friday before the election for mail delivery, though in-person requests are accepted through 4 p.m. On the Monday before Election Day. Voters can track absentee ballot status online through the state system.