Election Information

NEXT ELECTION: State Primary - August 6, 2024

Early Voting Information

Location: Berrien County South County Building Door 13

                 1205 North Front Street Niles, MI 49120

Dates & Times: 

                 Saturday July 27th - Tuesday July 30th         8: 30 AM- 4:30 PM 

                 Wednesday July 31st                                       11:00 AM- 7:00 PM

                 Thursday August 1st - Sunday August 4th     8:30 AM- 4:30 PM

*FOR ANY ELECTION RELATED QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL Elections@cityofbuchanan.com

Election and Voting FAQ's:

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
• Check out this video about registering to vote in Michigan!

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 or verify my registration information?

• To view your registration information or register to vote online, 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.
• If you have moved within the City, you can simply call the City Clerk with your address change information and your file will be updated.

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.