Michigan Voter Information Center (MVIC)

At the Michigan Voter Information Center MVIC website you can determine if you are registered to vote, track your absentee ballot and so much more. It is a powerful source of voter information.

Completing Your November Ballot:

  1. On the November ballot, you may vote one of three ways:
    • Straight Ticket – select the box next to a party name to cast a vote for every candidate of that political party.
    • Split Ticket – select the straight party option, but then cast votes for individual candidates of a different party.
    • Mixed Ticket – select candidates of your choice for any party.
    • Regardless of which option you choose, you will still need to make your selections for non-partisan candidates and/or proposals.
  2. Over-voting in a race means your votes in that race are NOT counted and will be disregarded.
    • An overvote occurs when you vote for more candidates than open seats.  For instance, one seat is open and you vote for two candidates.  Or, for instance, in the Bloomfield Township Trustee race there are 4 open seats and you vote for more than 4 candidates.
    • For any race that you overvote, the selections in that race are not counted.  Any other votes properly completed in other races are counted.
  3. Under-voting in a race means that the votes you made will be counted but you made less choices than permitted.
    • An undervote occurs when you vote for less candidates than allowed.  For instance, in the race for the 4 Bloomfield Township Trustee seats, you vote for only 3.  Your 3 votes will be counted but the 4th vote option is forfeited.    
  4. If you vote in person, the tabulator will alert you to over- or under-voting.  It will ask if you want to continue to cast the ballot as is.  If you respond “no,” the ballot will be returned from the tabulator so you can take it to the election inspectors to spoil and obtain a new ballot.
  5. Remember to check both sides of the ballot.
  6. Write-in voting requires you to fill in the rectangle next to the blank and write-in the candidate’s name.  Only votes for a valid write-in candidate (one who timely filed the proper document) are counted.

Voting Forms

PDFPermanent Mail Ballot Application
PDFApplication for Absent Voter Ballot
PDFVoter Registration Form
PDFElection Inspector Application
PDFRequest Form For Voter Information 

Sample Ballots

Sample ballots for the November 5th General Election are available.

Apply for an Absentee Ballot

Complete and return the appropriate document from the Forms Section above or complete an electronic application at: Michigan Online Absent Voter Ballot Application (state.mi.us).  

Permanent Mail Ballot Feature

The Clerk’s Office maintains a Permanent Absent Voter List. Registered voters on this list automatically receive an application for an absent voter ballot 60-75 days before an election. If you wish to be added to this list, complete and return the document from the Forms Section above or complete an electronic application at: Michigan Online Absent Voter Ballot Application (state.mi.us).  

Early Voting Feature

All Bloomfield Township registered voters have the option to visit one of two Early Voting sites:

  • Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
  • Waterford Oaks Activity Center, 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328

Early Voting site hours for the November 5th General Election will be:
 

 Day  Date  Time
 Saturday  October 26, 2024  8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 Sunday  October 27, 2024  8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 Monday  October 28, 2024  8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday  October 29, 2024  8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday  October 30, 2024  8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday  October 31, 2024  12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday  November 1, 2024  8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday  November 2, 2024  8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday  November 3, 2024  8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

The Early Voting Close of Polls Tabulation will take place at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the Bloomfield Township Senior Center, 4315 Andover Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302.

Polling Locations and Precincts

Vote on Election Day from 7am to 8pm.

Click here for polling locations.
See a precinct map here.

Drop Box Locations

There are three secure elections drop boxes in Bloomfield Township.

  • At the former Eastover Elementary School: 1101 Westview Road, by the fire station
  • Bloomfield Village Hall, 3595 Bradway Blvd., near the intersection of Maple and Lahser Roads
  • Township Hall, 4200 Telegraph


The attached map shows the location of these drop boxes and their distance to various neighborhoods within the community.

Map of Drop Box Locations Election Dropbox

See a large PDF of the map.
 

Voter Eligibility

To register to vote, you must be all the following:

  • A U.S. citizen
  • At least 18 years old by Election Day
  • A resident of Michigan

A resident of the Township for at least 30 days before Election Day

Voter Identification

A voter must show valid photo identification or sign an affidavit swearing that they are not in possession of photo identification.  Acceptable photo identification are:

  • Current or expired Michigan driver’s license.
  • Current or expired official Michigan personal identification card or enhanced official Michigan personal identification.
  • A current drivers license issued by another state.
  • A current personal identification card issued by another state.
  • A current state government issued photo identification card.
  • A current US passport or federal government-issued photo identification card.
  • A current military photo identification card.
  • A current tribal photo identification card.
  • *NEW* – A current photo identification card issued by a local government – including a Concealed Pistol License.
  • *CHANGED* – A current student photo identification card issued by an educational institution (previously must be accredited educational institution).