Elections

Vote by Mail

During Election season, you can request an absent voter ballot online through the Voter Information Center at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/

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 Permanenet 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.

Permanent Application List

If you would like to receive an application by mail for every election, you can be on the Permanent Application list.

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.

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 lfrank@harperwoods.net

Return your application by drop box, mail (postage is prepaid), or email to lfrank@harperwoods.net

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 - lfrank@harperwoods.net.

Drop Box Locations

Inside City Hall Lobby, near Police Department - open 24/7

Rear Parking Lot,  behind City Hall - open 24/7

Click below to view sample ballot -  Choose "What's on the Ballot" under "Your Voter Information"