Elections

To Register to Vote

Go to the Michigan Voter Information Center or complete and submit the downloadable voter registration application electronically to elections@pittsfield-mi.gov or by mail to:
Clerk's Office – Elections
6201 W. Michigan Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Absentee Voting

With the passage of Proposal 18-3, any voter who wishes to vote by Absent Voter Ballot may do so without providing a reason. To vote by Absent Voter Ballot, you must first submit a request through an Absent Voter Ballot Application, or through a written request. An Absent Voter Ballot Application may be submitted by email to elections@pittsfield-mi.gov, placed in the drop box at the Administration Building (6201 W. Michigan Avenue), brought directly to the Clerk's Office during business hours (8:00 am – 5:00 pm) or submitted online through the Michigan Voter Information Center.

Voter Registration

We assist residents by registering voters and maintaining their personal voter registration files. With the passage of Proposal 3, residents may now register to vote by mail up to 15 days prior to the election in which they wish to vote, or they must come to the office to register in person beginning 14 days prior to the election up to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If registering in person within the 14 days leading up to the election, residents must provide proof of residency.

Boundary Changes for Precinct 1 and 9

The Pittsfield Township Election Commission on March 28, 2022 approved boundary changes to Voting Precincts 1 and  9, starting with the August 2022 Primary Election. All affected voters within those precincts will be notified and mailed a new ID card with the district changes. 

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Elections

The Election branch of the Clerk's Office is responsible for the administration of all federal, state, and local elections within Pittsfield Charter Township. Our duties include:

  • Registering voters
  • Maintaining accurate voter files
  • Verifying candidate petitions
  • Receiving applications for absent voter ballots and distributing absent voter ballots to residents
  • Administering all federal, state, and local elections

Candidate Information

To file for office in the Township, complete an Affidavit of Identity, and pay a non-refundable $100 filing fee (MCL 168.349(2)) OR solicit 50-100 signatures by circulating nominating petitions. Paperwork can be picked up in person at the Clerk’s Office, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, at 6201 W. Michigan Avenue, Ann Arbor, 48108. 

To file to be a precinct delegate and appear on the ballot in the precinct in which you are registered and reside within, complete an Affidavit of Identity and file at the County Clerk’s Office, 220 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor, 48104.

Visit the Candidate Information page for additional information on required forms, filing deadlines, and more.

Federal Post Card Application

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is a postage-free voter registration / Absent Voter Ballot Application produced and distributed by the federal government for use by military and overseas civilian voters. The FPCA may serve as both an Absent Voter Ballot Application and a new voter registration form under specific circumstances.

Military & Overseas Voter Empowerment Act

The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) provides special registration and absentee voting provisions for military and overseas civilians, including the use of the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB).

Have questions regarding elections? If you were unable to find the answer to your question on our website, please call the Clerk's Office at 734.822.3120 or toll-free at 833.255.4121, or email elections@pittsfield-mi.gov with any questions or concerns regarding elections or voter registration.