Meridian Charter Township

Notice Of Presidential Primary Election February 27, 2024

To the qualified electors of Meridian Township, please take notice that a Presidential Primary Election will be held in Meridian Township, Ingham County, Michigan, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. 

For the purposes of nominating candidates for the following office:

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

Polls at said election will be open at 7:00 am and will remain open until 8:00 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:

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

In addition to regular business hours, the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office will be open the following weekend hours: 

• Saturday February 17, 2024, from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.  
• Sunday February 18, 2024, from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.  
• Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.  
• Sunday February 25, 2024, from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.  

Beginning Tuesday, February 13^th, 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:

Meridian Township Clerk Regular Business Hours:  

Municipal Building Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm

5151 Marsh Road  

Okemos, MI 48864

Additional Hours: 

Saturday February 17, 2024, from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.  

• Sunday February 18, 2024, from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.  
• Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.  
• Sunday February 25, 2024, from 8:00 am-5:00 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 Meridian Township 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 Meridian Township City Clerk’s Office.

Monday, February 26, 2024, 4:00 pm is the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot except for those who register to vote on Election Day. Ballots issued on February 26, 2024, must be requested and voted in person at the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office.

Those registering to vote on Election Day, February 27, 2024, are eligible to receive an absent voter ballot at the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office. 

EARLY VOTING CENTER  

All qualified electors in the Meridian Township have the right to mark a ballot and tabulate their ballot beginning the second Saturday before an election and ending the Sunday before the election. For the February 27, 2024, election, the Early Voting Center will be held:

Dates: Saturday, February 17, 2024 – Sunday, February 25, 2024

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm each day

Meridian Township Town Hall Room Municipal Building

5151 Marsh Road

Okemos, MI 48864

Deborah Guthrie

Township Clerk

CP#24-398