Frequently Asked Election Questions:

Am I registered to vote?

The Michigan Secretary of State's website at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/registervoter can look up your voter registration. Just fill in your name and date of birth.

How can I register to vote in Michigan?

Applicants may register to vote on the Michigan voter site at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/registervoter or you can come to the local Clerk’s office to register to vote. NOTE: All applicants at the Clerk’s office must bring a Michigan photo I.D. 

NOTE: All applications must include a photocopy of your Michigan photo I.D.

Where do I vote?

Voting locations are available for download to the right under Related Documents: "Election Precinct map of Genoa Charter Township" or click here.

You may also use your web enabled mobile device to scan the QR Code below from the State of Michigan to find your voting location:

What times are the polls open?

The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

How do I obtain a absent voter ballot?

Applications for voting absentee can be filled out at the state of Michigan Voter site at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/avapplication

I am an active member of the Armed Services on duty outside of the U.S. or other eligible civilian voter under the MOVE Act. How do I obtain an absent voter ballot?

The federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act (MOVE Act) and amendments to Michigan Election Law make voting easier for military and overseas civilian citizens. The new law provides Michigan voters covered under the MOVE Act the opportunity to:

-Obtain a blank Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) form via e-mail or fax upon request.
-Obtain an absent voter ballot via e-mail or fax upon request.
-Check the status of a requested absent voter ballot through an online AV Ballot Tracker.

Covered voters include:

-A member of a uniformed service on active duty who is absent from his or her city or Township of residence. (Voter can be inside or outside the United States.)
-A member of the Merchant Marine who, by reason of service in the Merchant Marine, is absent from his or her city or Township of residence. (Voter can be inside or outside the United States.)
-A spouse or dependent of a member of a uniformed service or a member of the Merchant Marine who, by reason of the active duty or service of the member, is absent from his or her city or Township of residence. (Voter can be inside or outside the United States.)
-A civilian voter who is outside the United States and is eligible to vote in Michigan.

Information available to covered voters:

To check registration status in Michigan: Go to the Michigan Voter Information Center (Michigan.gov/vote) Web site and follow instructions.

To register to vote: Go to the Federal Voting Assistance Program Web site download and complete a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA can also be used to obtain an absent voter ballot by e-mail, fax or regular mail.

To check the status of a requested absent voter ballot: Go to the Michigan Voter Information Center (Michigan.gov/vote) Web site and type in the requested information. Your absent voter ballot status will display along with other information.

To learn more about candidates and proposals on the ballot: Go to the Michigan Voter Information Center (Michigan.gov/vote) Web site and type in the requested information. Click on "View My Sample Ballot."

To contact your Township Clerk in Michigan regarding voting under the MOVE act you can call the Clerk's Department at (810) 227-5225.

To obtain assistance or ask a question: Go to the Michigan Voter Information Center (Michigan.gov/vote) Web site. Click on "Contact SOS. "

What were the results from the last election?

Election results are listed on the Livingston County Clerk's webpage, which can be found here.