Election Information

Michigan Election Law provides that elections must be held on only four (4) predetermined dates throughout the year:

• The 2nd Tuesday in March
• The first Tuesday after the first Monday in May
• The first Tuesday after the first Monday in August
• The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November

Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm on Election Day.

City Commissioners are elected in November of odd-numbered years. A Primary Election will be held in August whenever more than two candidates qualify as nominees for each office to be filled.

Polling Locations:

Precinct 1: City Hall, 700 Broad Street 
Precinct 2: Howard Ice Arena Building - 2414 Willa Drive
Precinct 3: Zion Evangelical UCC Church - 3001 Veronica Court

Please refer to your Voter Registration Card or the Michigan Voter Information Center to determine your registration status or voting precinct. If you are a St. Joseph registered voter living abroad or military personnel stationed elsewhere, please visit the Michigan Military and Overseas Civilian Voter website.