On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Meridian Township will hold a special election for the purpose of voting on the following ballot proposals:

• Community and Senior Center Operating Millage
• Community and Senior Center Project Bond

The full text of the ballot proposals and sample ballots can be viewed online at michigan.gov/vote or in person at the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office (5151 Marsh Road, Okemos). 

VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Any qualified voter who is not already registered can do so at the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office, Ingham County Clerk’s Office, a Secretary of State branch office, another designated state agency, or online at michigan.gov/vote.

The last day to register online is Monday, July 21. Starting Tuesday, July 22, all voter registration must be done in person with proof of residency at the following location and times:

• Meridian Township Clerk’s Office (5151 Marsh Road, Okemos)
  • Regular Business Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Additional Business Hours: Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

ABSENTEE BALLOTS

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot. Voters may apply online at michigan.gov/vote or at the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office.

Absentee ballots must be received by 8:00 pm on Election Day to be counted. Absentee ballots can be deposited into one of the four Meridian Township drop boxes, tabulated at the early voting site during the designated period, or tabulated at the polls on Election Day.

Drop Box Locations:

• Meridian Township Municipal Building (Outside) | 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos
• Meridian Township Municipal Building (Inside) | 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos
• Haslett Library (Outside Front Entry) | 1590 Franklin Street, Haslett
• Okemos Library (Outside Front Entry) | 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos 

The deadline to request an absentee ballot in person is Monday, August 4 at 4:00 pm, except for those who register to vote on Election Day. Ballots issued on Monday, August 4, must be requested and voted in person at the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office. Anyone who registers on Election Day, Tuesday, August 5, is also eligible to receive an absentee ballot at the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office.

EARLY VOTING

All qualified voters have the option to vote early in person beginning Friday, August 1, through Sunday, August 3. The Early Voting Center will be held in the Town Hall Room of the Meridian Township Municipal Building (5151 Marsh Road, Okemos) and is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on all three days.

VOTING ON ELECTION DAY

Polls will open at 7:00 am on Tuesday, August 5, and ballot drop boxes and polling locations will close at 8:00 pm.

If voting in person on Election Day, voters must bring a valid ID to their polling location. Valid IDs on Election Day include a Michigan driver’s license or state ID, a driver’s license or personal ID card issued by another state, a federal, state, county, or local government-issued photo ID, a U.S. passport, a military ID with photo, a student ID with a photo from a high school or accredited institution of higher learning, or a tribal ID card with a photo. If voters do not have their ID, they must sign an affidavit before casting their vote.

To find your polling location, visit michigan.gov/vote. A precinct map is also available online at meridian.mi.us/vote. For questions about the special election, please contact the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office at 517.853.4300 or clerksoffice@meridian.mi.us. Additional information can also be found online at meridian.mi.us/vote.