Upcoming 2008 Election Dates
OCTOBER 6, 2008 IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR THE NOVEMBER 4
GENERAL ELECTION! NOT SURE IF YOU'RE REGISTERED OR WHERE TO VOTE? Go HERE.
| Election Date |
30-Day Deadline to Register to
Vote (if not already registered**) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 4 General Election |
Monday, October
6 |
**If you are not already a registered voter, State law requires that you register to vote not less than 30 days prior to an election in which you would like to vote.
You may register to vote at:
- The Ypsilanti City Clerk's Office, One South Huron St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
- Any Secretary of State branch (the nearest branch to the City of Ypsilanti is at 2720 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti, MI 48197)
- The Washtenaw County Clerk's Office, 200 N. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI
48107
- By mail by
printing, completing, and sending this form to the Ypsilanti City
Clerk's office, Secretary of State, Washtenaw County Clerk, or other
authorized registrar. Please note that if you are registering for the
first time and do so by mail, you will not be eligible to
receive an absentee voter's ballot until you appear in person to vote at
the polls or visit the Clerk's office or a Secretary of State branch to
register in-person.
More election related information can be found by visiting the Election Information page, located here, or by contacting the City Clerk's office at (734) 483-1100.
Permanent Absentee Voter List
A recent court ruling has required Clerks in every jurisdiction in the
State to cease sending absentee ballot applications automatically before
each election to voters 60 years of age or older if the voter has not
specifically asked to be on a “permanent absentee voter” list.
Voters who wish to have an absentee ballot application mailed to them automatically must complete this form and submit it to the City Clerk's office. Voters may also call the City Clerk's office at (734) 483-1100 or email City Clerk McMullan (fmcmullan@cityofypsilanti.com) or Deputy City Clerk Golembiewski (egolembiewski@cityofypsilanti.com) to be placed on this list.
The permanent absentee voter list is open to any registered voter
regardless of age.
If you would like to sign up to be placed on this list, are unsure if you are already on it, or wish to find out more information, please contact the City Clerk’s office by calling (734) 483-1100, writing to the Ypsilanti City Clerk’s Office, One South Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, or sending an email to Deputy City Clerk Golembiewski at egolembiewski@cityofypsilanti.com.
New Voting Regulation: Photo IDs
If you have a photo ID, bring it when you vote. That’s the message from Michigan election officials. Effective immediately, any voter who votes in person must either show picture identification or sign an affidavit.
A recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling revived a requirement that in-person voters must comply with the new requirement by showing picture identification or signing an affidavit attesting that he or she is not in possession of a picture identification.
A current driver’s license or state ID card would be sufficient, as would be a U.S. passport, military photo ID, a student ID card from high school or accredited college or university, or a tribal photo ID.
If you are registered to vote but do not have identification, there will be affidavits at every poll available to sign. No identification is required for those casting absentee ballots.
For more information regarding this new requirement contact the Ypsilanti City Clerk’s office at (734) 483-1100.
Frances McMullan, City Clerk
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the City Clerk’s Office is to serve as the Clerk to City Council, Chief Elections Officer of the City and custodian of the Corporate Seal; to certify official documents and provide custody of official City documents; to administer oaths and take affidavits, and to exercise other powers and duties as provided by law.
City Hall - First Floor
One South Huron Street
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
Office (734) 483-1100
Fax (734) 487-8742
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
City Clerk
Frances McMullan
Email address: fmcmullan@cityofypsilanti.com
Deputy City Clerk
Ed Golembiewski
Email address: egolembiewski@cityofypsilanti.com
