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.

Voting Forms

Permanent Mail Ballot Application
Application for Absent Voter Ballot
Voter Registration Form
Election Inspector Application
Request Form For Voter Information 

Sample Ballots

Voters are encouraged to review the sample ballot here.

Absentee Voting

How to apply for an Absentee Ballot:

Complete and return the Michigan Absent Voter Ballot Application to the Clerk's Office or complete an electronic application at Michigan Online Absent Voter Ballot Application (state.mi.us).

Early Absent Voting Counting Board Notice

Types of Absentee Ballot Lists

Permanent Ballot List

Apply once and automatically receive an absentee ballot by mail for every election in which you are eligible. Ballots are sent to your registered address and cannot be forwarded.

Permanent Absentee Voter Application List

Automatically receive an absentee ballot application before each election season. You can complete the application each time and choose where your ballot is mailed, including a temporary address.

Important Deadlines for Absentee Voting

Absentee Ballot Request Deadlines

  • The deadline to request that an absentee ballot be mailed to you is 5:00 p.m. on July 31, 2026.
  • The deadline to request and receive an absentee ballot in person at the Clerk’s office is 4:00 p.m. on August 3, 2026.

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Absentee ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, whether returned by mail or placed in a drop box.

Spoiling or Canceling a Returned Absentee Ballot

  • If you have already returned your absentee ballot but wish to change your vote, you must request to spoil (cancel) your ballot and receive a new one by 5:00 p.m. on July 24, 2026.

After the deadline, you will not be able to cancel your absentee ballot or vote in person.

Signature Cure Deadlines

  • If your signature is missing or does not match on your absentee voter ballot application, you must cure it by 4:00 p.m. on July 31, 2026.
  • If your signature is missing or does not match on your absentee ballot, you must complete and return the Absent Voter Ballot Signature Cure Form to the Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026. The form may be submitted by email, mail, or in-person.

For more information about absentee voter ballots, please visit the Michigan Voter Information Center webpage.

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). Learn more about the Permanent Mail Ballot feature.

Early Voting Feature

This is an option for voters who wish to vote prior to election day. Vote early during a nine-day window starting the second Saturday prior to election day. Early Voting Hours and Locations.

Polling Locations and Precincts

Due to precinct consolidation, your polling location may have changed. Click here to view a list of polling locations.

Precinct Map.

Vote on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Drop Box Locations

There are three secure elections drop boxes in Bloomfield Township.

  • Bloomin' Preschool: 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.
  • A current photo identification card issued by a local government – including a Concealed Pistol License.
  • A current student photo identification card issued by an educational institution (previously must be accredited educational institution).

Elections Q&A

Still have questions? We are happy to help. Please reach out to our elections team at elections@bloomfieldtwpmi.gov or 248-433-7702.