Election Dates & Information
Nominating Petitions for Mayor and City Council are available in the City Clerk's Office
November 4, 2025 – General Election
What Every Voter Should Know
Voting Options
Vote by Mail
During Election season, you can request an absent voter ballot online through the Voter Information Center at www.mi.gov/vote.
In accordance with Michigan Election Law, we can mail your ballot until 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before an election.
The Clerk's office will be open on the Saturday prior to an election from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm to obtain an absent voter ballot in-person as well as assist with any other Election related needs.
Additionally, on the Monday prior to the Election, you can obtain an absent voter ballot in person at the City Clerk's office until 4:00 p.m., however, the ballot must be voted there, you are not permitted to take the ballot with you.
A voter who registers to vote on Election Day by appearing in-person in the City Clerk's office, with valid proof of residency, is also eligible to obtain an absent voter ballot until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
There are two options to vote by mail. Voters can complete and return an application for an Absent Voter Ballot or be added to the Permanent Ballot List to automatically receive a ballot before every election.
Permanent Ballot List
To request to be added to the Permanent Ballot List, check the box on the application for an Absent Voter Ballot.
You will automatically receive a ballot for every election to your registered address. You will no longer need to fill out an application to receive a ballot.
If you are going out of town, you will ned to contact the Clerk's office as ballot do not forward.
Request Application for Ballot
You can apply for an Absent Voter Ballot before any election online at www.mi.gov/vote or by contacting the Clerk's office at 313-343-2510 or via email [email protected]
If you are a 'snowbird' or frequent traveler, you can let us know which address you would like to ballot mailed to on your application.
Return your application by drop box, mail (postage is prepaid), or email to [email protected]
Ballots are mailed out approximately 45 days before an election. You can return your ballot by drop box, mail (postage is pre-paid) or in person at City Hall.
Military and Overseas Voters
If you are in the Military or an American Overseas, please visit FVAP.gov for further information and to request an absentee ballot via the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).
Forms and Applications can be returned by the following methods: by mail, dropped off at City Hall, by using the after-hours drop box, faxing to 313-343-2507, or email - [email protected].
Drop Box Locations
Inside City Hall Lobby, near Police Department - open 24/7
Rear Parking Lot, behind City Hall - open 24/7
Early Voting Options
The City of Harper Woods' Early Voting Site is City Hall (19617 Harper Avenue) nine (9) days prior to Election Day
The canvass of the Early Voting ballots will be after the polls close Learn More
Voting Process Integrity
The City of Harper Woods has always and will continue to vigilantly protect every aspect of the voting process. The voters of the City may rest assured that every effort is made to strictly follow and comply with every aspect of federal, state and local voting laws. The integrity of the voting process and the rights of the voters is considered of the utmost importance and any interference in the process will not be permitted. Given the City’s hyper-vigilance, there is absolutely nothing to suggest any activity has ever occurred that is contrary to the law or that in any manner has violated the sanctity of the voting process.
Election Commission
The Election Commission represents the City's State mandated election responsibilities as they relate to the administration of all local elections. The Commission is responsible for confirming the appointment of Election Inspectors, and have charge of all activities and duties required of it by statute and the applicable State and Federal laws as it relates to the conduct of elections in the City.
The Commission consists of three members, the City Clerk and two residents For more information email [email protected] or call 313-343-2510