FAQs

Voting and Voter Registration

• Can I register to vote online?

  Yes! As of December 3, 2019 you can register to vote by clicking this link.

• How can I be an Election Inspector?
  • If you are interested in working an election, contact the Clerk’s Office for an application
  • or download an Election Inspector Application and submit it to the Clerk’s office at 302 N. Redbud Trail, Buchanan Michigan 49107
• How can I get an absentee ballot?

  Contact the Clerk

• How do I qualify for an Absent Voter Ballot?
  • Anyone can receive an absentee ballot.  No reason needed.
  • You can fill out an application for an Absentee Ballot here.
• How do I register to vote?
  • Register Online by clicking here. Save time and register from home or work.
  • You may register to vote at your local Secretary of State Office (License Branch), your City, Township or Village Clerk’s Office, or at the County Clerk’s office,
  • Email the City Clerk with your questions
  • Click here for Voter Registration Form
  • Here's a helpful video outlining your different options. 
• How do I verify my registration information and view my ballot?

  To view your registration information and view your ballot, you can go to the Secretary of State Website and fill in the proper information.

• I’ve moved, where do I vote?
  • If you’ve recently moved, you must be sure to fill out a registration form for your new precinct, or when you change your address at the Secretary of State's Office your information will automatically be updated.
  • You will receive a new voter registration identification card by mail.
• What are the requirements to vote?
  • You must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of Michigan
  • Must be at least a 30 day resident of the city by election day
  • You must be 18 years of age by Election Day
• What time are the polls open?

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

• Where do I vote?
  • The City of Buchanan has two (2) Precincts:
    • Precinct #1 is at City Hall, 302 N. Redbud Trail
    • Precinct #2 is at the Redbud City Center, 131 S. Oak Street
  • If you are not sure which precinct is yours, you can look on your voter identification card or call the city clerk.