Warren, Michigan Public Records

In-person registration is available at Macomb County Clerk's office, Warren City Hall at 29500 Van Dyke Avenue (586-574-4700), Secretary of State offices, and designated voter registration agencies. The state offers Election Day registration, allowing residents to register and vote simultaneously at their city or township clerk's office with proof of residency. The advance registration deadline falls 15 days before any election. Warren conducts municipal elections for Mayor and City Council during odd-numbered years, with the next scheduled for November 4, 2025. The Mayor serves a four-year term, while nine City Council members serve staggered four-year terms with typically four or five seats decided at each election. Candidate filing occurs in April-May, and voters can access candidate information, sample ballots, and local proposals through the City Clerk's office or at vote.macombgov.org. Residents find their assigned polling place by entering their address at michigan.gov/vote, which displays polling location, sample ballot, registration status, and absentee ballot options. The city maintains dozens of precincts with polling places in schools, community centers, and public buildings. Michigan election records are largely public under state law. Voter registration files, excluding birth dates and driver's license numbers, are available for purchase for political and election purposes. Campaign finance reports for state, county, and local candidates are searchable at miboecfr.nictusa.com through the Michigan Secretary of State's database. Candidate filings, nominating petitions, and ballot language are available through Macomb County Clerk. Precinct-level election results appear at clerk.macombgov.org/elections after certification. The November 2024 presidential election saw Macomb County record approximately 495,000 registered voters with roughly 340,000 casting ballots, reflecting 68-70% turnout. Warren's approximately 90,000 registered voters contributed substantially to those county totals. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature Michigan's gubernatorial race, as Governor Gretchen Whitmer's term expires in 2026 though term limits may prevent her from seeking reelection. All 110 Michigan House seats will be decided, along with Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Board of Education, and university board positions. One U.S. Senate seat may appear depending on the election cycle. County voters will decide County Executive, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, County Commissioner seats, and various judicial positions. Warren voters will also consider any city-specific proposals or charter amendments placed on the ballot. Michigan offers no-reason absentee voting following constitutional amendments approved in 2018. Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot online at michigan.gov/vote, by mail, or in person at their city clerk's office. Applications must arrive by 5:00 PM the Friday before Election Day, though voters can request and submit absentee ballots in person at the clerk's office through 8:00 PM on Election Day. Completed ballots must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day to count.