Elections/Voting

With the presidential election year upon us, we want you to be informed. Here’s what you need to know:

• In 2024, there are three planned elections:
  • Presidential Primary - Tuesday, February 27th
  • State Primary - Tuesday, August 6th
  • General - Tuesday, November 5^th
• There are three different ways to vote:
  • At the Precincts – In person voting.
  • By Absentee Ballot – Apply to receive a ballot and return it to the township before 8 p.m. on election day.
  • Early Voting – Vote in person starting 9 days prior to the election.

Hartland Township Election Information

Hartland Township is divided into five precincts (see Voter Precinct Map below) and all five precincts can vote in person at the Hartland Educational Support Services Center located at 9525 Highland Rd, Howell, MI.  The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.  Voters are required to fill out an application and to present picture identification before being issued a ballot.  Acceptable forms of picture identification are:

• Michigan driver’s license
• Michigan personal identification card
• Current driver’s license or personal ID card issued by another state.
• Current federal or state government-issued photo ID
• Current U.S. passport
• Current military identification card with photo
• Current student identification with photo from a high school or an accredited institution of higher education
• Current tribal identification card with photo.

Voters who do not have acceptable picture identification or are not in possession of picture identification must sign an affidavit prior to being issued a ballot.

Registering to Vote

Qualified individuals may register to vote in person at the Hartland Township Clerk’s Office, the Livingston County Clerk’s Office, or any Secretary of State office.  Voter registration may also be done by mail by completing the Voter Registration Application at the bottom of this page.

Requirements to register to vote:

• You must be a citizen of the United States of America.
• You must be a resident of the State of Michigan and will have been a 30-day resident of Hartland Township by Election Day.
• You must be at least 18 years of age by Election Day (individuals 17 years and 6 months of age may register to vote but will be unable to vote until they reach the age of 18).
• A person registering to vote must show picture identification or sign an affidavit.

To determine your registration status, view sample ballots, and for more information on voting visit the Michigan Voter Information Center at Michigan Voter Information Center 

If you are in the military or an overseas citizen, please see information at  FVAP.gov

If you have recently moved to Hartland Township, you must register to vote at your new address at least 15 days prior to the first scheduled election.  You can also register to vote within the 14-day period up to and including election day, however you must complete your registration at the Township Clerk’s Office at 2655 Clark Road, Hartland with proof of residency. 

Absentee Voter Ballots

All registered voters are eligible to vote by absentee ballot without providing a reason.  An application must be received by the Clerk’s office for each election before a ballot can be issued. You can fill out an absentee voter request application four different ways:

• In person at Hartland Township Clerk’s Office.
• Call the Hartland Township Clerk’s Office to request that an application be mailed to you.
• Hartland Township residents can download an application (see below) and return it by mail, in person or by emailing it to deputyclerk@hartlandtwp.com.
• Registered voters can request an absentee ballot online by visiting Michigan Online Absent Voter Ballot Application

The last day that an absentee ballot can be mailed out is the Friday before Election Day at 5 p.m. The Clerk’s Office will also be open on the Saturday before Election Day from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. for those wishing to obtain an absentee ballot. The Monday prior to the election, you may receive a ballot up until 4 p.m. by applying in person at the Clerks’ Office, but you must vote and return the ballot at that time.  All absentee ballots must be received at the Clerk’s Office by 8 p.m. on Election Day. 

Tips for Voting by Absentee Ballots

Track Your Ballot Here

The Township Clerk’s Office maintains a permanent absent voter application list.  Voters on this list will automatically receive an application for each election approximately six weeks prior to the election. Voters also have the option to be added to the permanent absent voter ballot list. If you would like to be included on either of these lists, please fill out the Permanent Absent Voter Form return it to the Clerk’s Office.

Additional voter information can be found by visiting Voter information

Early Voting

Early in-person voting FAQ's

At the November 8, 2022 election, Michigan voters supported Michigan Proposal 2 which includes several election and voting-related policies. One of these policies is to offer early voting nine days prior to state or federal elections. This would allow voters to cast their ballot in person prior to an election. As we get closer to the next election, check back for more information about what this means for Hartland Residents.

Election Inspectors needed for the 2024 Calendar Year

Hartland Township is looking for election inspectors for the upcoming 2024 election season. If you want to get involved in your community, are curious about the voting process or just want to earn a little extra cash, check out our "Hartland Township Needs You" webpage for more details.