CITY OF EAST LANSING NOTICE OF ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023

To the qualified electors of the City of East Lansing, please take notice that a General Election will be held in the City of East Lansing, Ingham and Clinton Counties, Michigan, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. 

The following non-partisan offices:

East Lansing City Council-Three (3) Full Terms 

Also, to vote on the following proposals:

Proposal to Amend the East Lansing City Charter to Change the Commencement Date of the City Council Member Terms of Office

Proposal to Amend East Lansing City Charter to Change the City Council Composition to Seven Members

Ballot Question to certify the process of Ranked Choice Voting

Full text of the ballot proposals may be obtained at the East Lansing City Clerk’s Office, 410 Abbot Road, Room 100, East Lansing, MI 48823. Sample ballots can also be found at www.mi.gov/vote.

Polls at said election will be open at 7 am and will remain open until 8 pm. 

Photo Identification OR Affidavit Required to Vote:

Under Michigan law upheld by the Michigan Supreme Court, ALL voters will be asked to show photo identification to vote at the polls. Voters without identification will be required to fill out and sign an affidavit in order to receive a ballot.

LIST OF POLLING LOCATIONS:

Pct.  1 -  Brody Hall, MSU

Pct.  2 -  Martin Luther Chapel, 444 Abbot Road

Pct.  3 -  East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road

Pct.  4 -  Capital City Vineyard Church, 1635 Coolidge Road

Pct.  5 -  Shaarey Zedek Congregation, 1924 Coolidge Road

Pct.  6 -  Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1315 Abbot Road

Pct.  7 -  St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3383 Lake Lansing Road

Pct.  8 -  University Reformed Church, 841 Timberlane Street

Pct.  9 -  Edgewood United Church, 469 N. Hagadorn Road

Pct. 10 - Edgewood United Church, 469 N. Hagadorn Road

Pct. 11 – Burcham Hills Retirement Community, 2700 Burcham Drive

Pct. 12 – Union Bldg., MSU

Pct. 13 – IM Sports East, MSU

Pct. 14 – IM Sports East, MSU

Pct. 15 – IM Sports West, MSU

Pct. 16 - Wesley Foundation, 1118 S. Harrison Road

Pct. 17 - Shaarey Zedek Congregation, 1924 Coolidge Road

All polling places are accessible and voting instructions are available in alternative formats of audio and Braille.

In addition to regular business hours, the East Lansing City Clerk’s Office at City Hall will be open on November 4 from 8 am-4 pm.

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the East Lansing City Clerk’s Office is October 23, 2023. After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector must register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the following locations and times:

East Lansing City Clerk – City Hall Regular Business Hours:  Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm

410 Abbot Road, Room 100 Additional Hours:  November 4 from 8 am-4 pm

East Lansing, MI  48823       November 8 from 7 am-8 pm

To register to vote, check your voter registration information, find your polling location, or view your sample ballot check the Secretary of State Voter Information website at www.mi.gov/vote

ABSENT VOTER BALLOTS:

Any registered voter may request an Absent Voter Ballot. No reason required.

The East Lansing City Clerk’s Office must have a signed application to issue an Absent Voter Ballot. You may apply online at www.mi.gov/vote or at the East Lansing City Clerk’s Office.

November 6, 2023 at 4 pm is the deadline to request an absentee ballot except for those who register to vote on Election Day. Ballots issued on November 6, 2023 must be requested and voted in person at the East Lansing City Clerk’s Office.

Those registering to vote on Election Day, November 7, 2023, are eligible to receive an absent voter ballot at the East Lansing City Clerk’s Office. 

EARLY VOTING CENTER:

The Early Voting Center is for all City of East Lansing registered voters. For the November 7, 2023 election, the Early Voting Center will be held at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing, 48823. Hours are posted below:  

East Lansing Public Library Regular Business Hours:  October 30-November 3 10am- 5pm

950 Abbot Road Additional Hours:  November 1 & 2 from 10 am-6 pm

East Lansing, MI  48823 November 4 11 am -4 pm 

Marie Wicks

East Lansing City Clerk

CP#23-278