“When Midtown votes, Midtown moves Grand Rapids forward.”
Midtown Votes is a non-partisan effort by the Midtown Neighborhood Association to increase voter turnout in Midtown, especially in local elections.
The next election is the Presidential Primary on February 27th, 2024
Quick Info
Are You Ready To Vote?
To find out if you’re registered, to register online, apply to vote by mail, or find your voting place, go to Michigan.gov/Vote.
City Clerk
The Grand Rapids City Clerk’s office handles elections in our area and can answer any questions you have about voting.
(616) 456-3010
cityclerk@grcity.us
300 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Josh walks through the basics of how to register to vote in Grand Rapids.
Register to Vote
Get Registered to Vote Online
Get registered to vote online by going to Michigan.gov/Vote then click on “Register to Vote Online”. You must have a Michigan driver’s license or state-issued ID.
Online Registration Cutoff
If it is 14 days or less to the election you want to vote in, you will need to go to the City Clerk’s office to register in person. The City Clerk’s office is located at:
300 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Acceptable Forms of ID for In-person registration
These must have your name and current address.
MI driver’s license or state issued ID
Current utility bill
Bank statement
Paycheck or government check
Other government document
Donation
We would really appreciate your support! You can help us cover the cost for yard signs and pamphlets by making a donation.
We break down voting by mail and walk through how Midtown residents can apply for a mail-in ballot.
Don't be worried about voting by mail just because of USPS delays. Ballot dropboxes will be available that won't require USPS to deliver your vote.
Vote by Mail
Voting by mail far more convenient than traditional in-person voting. In order to receive a mail-in ballot (also known as an “absentee ballot”) you have to first submit an absentee voter application.
Apply Online
Signup to vote by mail online by going to Michigan.gov/Vote and click “Apply for an Absent Voter Ballot Online”.
Apply by Mail
The Grand Rapids City Clerk’s office sent absentee voter applications to every registered voter in the city. If you haven’t received one you can let the Clerk’s office know: 616-456-3010
Ballot return options
In person - City Clerk’s Office, 300 Monroe NW (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm)
Election Drop Boxes (24/7 drive-up)
300 Ottawa NW (across from Calder Plaza)
1563 Plainfield NE (Van Belkum Library-curbside on Plainfield)
1017 Leonard NW (West Leonard Library-East parking lot)
1100 Cesar E Chavez SW (Cook Library Center-curbside on Cesar E Chavez)
1150 Giddings SE (Ottawa Hills Library-curbside on Giddings)
2350 Eastern SE (Seymour Library-rear of building by book drop)
110 Fountain NE (Located curbside across from the Main Library - next to the book drop)
2025 Leonard NE (Located near the bike rack on the drive between the parking lots at the Yankee Clipper Library)
713 Bridge NW (Located at the rear entrance of the Westside Library next to the book drop)
1201 Madison SE (Located next to the entrance door of the Madison Square Library)
Mail (no postage required) - If mailing your ballot, please allow enough time for you ballot to go through the USPS mailing process. Your ballot must be received by 8pm on Election Day in order to be counted. The postmark date does not apply.
Early Voting
Proposal 2 of 2022 gave the voters the constitutional right to cast a ballot early. The proposal states that there must be at least 9 days of early voting and at least 8 hours for each of those days. The early voting period begins two Saturdays before the election and continues daily until the Sunday before.
Early voting allows a voter to cast a ballot before Election Day, in an experience similar to voting on Election Day.
During the early voting period, voters are issued a ballot and can then insert their ballot directly into a tabulator at our early voting site.
Voters will have the opportunity to vote and put their own ballot in a tabulator at any of the Voting Sites the dates and times below.
Early Voting Sites
A Grand Rapids registered voter may go to any of the early location sites:
Sts Peter and Paul School - 1430 Quarry NW
GRPS University - 1400 Fuller NE
Ottawa Hills High School - 2055 Rosewood SE
DeVos Place (NOVEMBER ONLY)
Early Voting Dates and Times
Saturdays, Sundays, Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday - 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Polling Locations & Ballots
After the recent Census/Redistricting process, your district/precinct/polling location may have changed. You should have received a new Voter Information Card from the city, but if you did not, please use the map to determine your precinct. All of Midtown is in Ward 2.
Polling locations
Precinct 24 - Congress Elementary School 940 Baldwin SE
Precinct 31 - 4th Reformed Church 1226 Union NE (Back entrance)
Precinct 46 - St. Isidore Parish Center 625 Spring NE
Precinct 47 - Ransom Tower Apartments 50 Ransom NE (Barclay Ave. ent.)
Precinct 48 - Westminster Presbyterian Church 47 Jefferson SE (south entrance)
Click the adjacent button to see a sample ballot for the next election. You will just need to select the following from the drop-downs:
Election
County (Kent)
Jurisdiction (Grand Rapids City)
Precinct (Ward 2, Your Precinct)
Join the MNA Board!
The Midtown Neighborhood Association board is looking for new members. If you’re interested in learning more, let us know!
Get a Yard Sign
Show your enthusiasm and help us spread the word to our neighbors with a Midtown Votes yard sign. Having a strong showing of intent like this will help to make sure City Hall knows Midtown takes our responsibility as citizens seriously.
We ask for a small donation when requesting a yard sign to help us cover the costs of the signs as well as the other costs with this initiate such as voter information pamphlets we distribute. The suggested donation is $15, but whatever you can give is appreciated.
Voting Questions
Have questions or concerns about voting? Let us know and we’ll try to get you the information you need to cast your ballot.