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Early Voting

CITY OF TRAVERSE CITY VOTERS
Governmental Center
400 Boardman Ave., Traverse City, MI
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF EAST BAY, ACME TOWNSHIP, PENINSULA TOWNSHIP, UNION TOWNSHIP, AND WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP VOTERS
East Bay Charter Township Hall
1965 N. Three Mile Rd, Traverse City, MI
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

GREEN LAKE TOWNSHIP, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LONG LAKE, GRANT TOWNSHIP, AND MAYFIELD TOWNSHIP VOTERS
Green Lake Township Hall
9394 Tenth St., Interlochen, MI
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

BLAIR TOWNSHIP VOTERS
Blair Township Hall
2121 County Rd 633, Grawn, MI
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD VOTERS
Garfield Charter Township Hall
3848 Veterans Dr., Traverse City, MI
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

FIFE LAKE VOTERS
Fife Lake Township Hall
134 Morgan Street Fife Lake, MI 49633
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

PARADISE TOWNSHIP VOTERS
Paradise Township Hall
2300 E. M-113, Kingsley, MI
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

I already voted. Can I change my vote?

Michigan law allows voters to “spoil” an absentee ballot and request a new one if they need to change their vote — whether because a candidate has dropped out or for any other reason.

If You Have Already Returned Your Absentee Ballot 
Submit a signed, written request to your city or township clerk to spoil your original ballot.

  • Clearly state whether you want a new absentee ballot mailed to you or if you will pick it up in person.
  • The request must be received by your clerk by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026 (the second Friday before the election).
  • In-person visits are recommended so you can receive your new ballot right away.

Note: There is no option to spoil a ballot that has already been received by the clerk during the mandatory early voting period or on Election Day. 

Find your local clerk: Michigan Voter Information Center | mi.gov/vote

If You Have Not Yet Returned Your Absentee Ballot 
You have more flexibility:

  • Visit your clerk’s office in person by 4 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026 to spoil your ballot and vote a new one on the spot.
  • You may also submit a signed written request by mail (earlier is better to allow processing time).
  • On Election Day (or during early voting), you can bring your ballot to your polling place or early voting site, surrender it (or sign a statement that it was lost or destroyed), and vote a new ballot in person.

Find Early Voting Sites & Polling Places:
Early Voting Locations | Polling Place Lookup

Important Notes

  • Once a ballot is inserted into a tabulator at an early voting site or on Election Day, it cannot be spoiled or changed.
  • Your clerk will mark the original ballot as “spoiled” so only the new ballot is counted.
  • For fastest service, contact your local clerk directly.

Official Resources: Michigan.gov/Vote

Michigan Voter
Information Center

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