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2012 ELECTION INFORMATION

*click a link below to find your election question answers*

Dalton Township Clerk: Tracy DeMarse    231-332-6703

Click here to view the Dalton Township Precint Map (shows voting locations for each precinct)

Muskegon County's 2012 State Primary Election Results (Aug. 7th)
Muskegon County's 2012 General Election Results (Nov. 6th)

When is the election?  Where do I vote?
Can I vote, what are the qualifications? Which offices will be elected?
What are the filing deadlines & requirements for running for a position? How do I get an Absentee Voter Ballot?
What is a precinct and who is a  Precinct Delegate? Can I be a precinct Inspector?
What is the Board of Canvassers? If I have questions, who should I call?

Election Dates

and

Registration Deadlines

 February 28th, 2012  Presidential Primary   January 30th, 2012
 August 7th, 2012  State Primary  July 9th, 2012
 November 6th, 2012  State General Election   October 9th, 2012

Secretary of State Election Information

Where do I vote? Each voter must vote in the polling place designated to serve the precinct in which they reside. This location is indicated on your voter identification card, on the following web site, or can be obtained by contacting your clerk (click here for a listing).
            Michigan Voter Information Center      Dalton Township Precint Map PDF
When can I vote? The polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and remain open until 8:00 p.m.
Anyone still remaining in line at 8:00 p.m. is eligible to vote.
Are you a registered voter?



How do I register to vote?



Where do I register to vote?









 Only registered voters may vote.
 Each election has a designated registration deadline (see above).  If you are not registered you may not vote in that election.
 If you're not sure, call your local clerk's office.    
Dalton Township Clerk Tracy DeMarse (231) 332-6703

You must be a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age, and a resident of Michigan and the city/township where you are applying to register for at least 30 days prior to the election.


Register to vote at your local City Clerk, Township Clerk, County Clerk, or Secretary of State Office during regular business hours.

Download your voter registration form here. 
Please send completed form to:
Dalton Township Clerk
1616 East Riley Thompson Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445

NOTICE REGARDING YOUR RESIDENCE ADDRESS:
Michigan law requires that the same address be used for voter registration and driver license purposes. Therefore, if the residence address you provide on the voter registration form differs from the address shown on a driver license or personal identification card issued by the State of Michigan, the Secretary of State will automatically change your driver license or personal identification card address to match the residence address entered on the voter registration form. If an address change is made, the Secretary of State will mail you an address update sticker for your driver license or personal identification card.
 Absent Voter Ballots  You are eligible for an Absent Voter Ballot IF...
   *you are 60 or older, 
   *physically unable to attend the polls,
   *unable to attend the polls,
   *appointed as a precinct inspector in a precinct other than your own,
   *are confined to jail awaiting arraignment or trial,
   *or expect to be absent from the community on election day.

To receive an absentee ballot, contact your local clerk for an application.

Dalton Township Clerk, Tracy DeMarse  231-766-3043 ext. 402.

 Which offices are being elected in 2012?  President/Vice President
U.S. Senator (1 seat)
U.S. Representative in Congress 2nd District
State Rep. 91st District
State Rep. 92nd District
State Board of Education (2 seats)
Michigan State University Trustees (2 seats)
University of Michigan Regents (2 seats)
Wayne State University Governors (2 seats)
Justice of the Supreme Court
Judge of the Court of Appeals
Judge of the 14th Circuit Court
Judge of the 60th District Court
Judge of Probate
County-wide Offices
County Commissioners
Specified City Offices
Township Offices
Specified Village Offices
Specified School District Positions
Partisan Precinct Delegates

Visit: 
www.co.muskegon.mi.us/clerk  for more information.
 What are the filing deadlines & requirements?  Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by 4:00pm: Candidates for county convention delegate (precinct delegate) file an Affidavit of Identity for the August primary.
 Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by 4:00pm: Partisan and nonpartisan candidates (other than judicial candidates) file nominating petitions and 
Affidavit of Identity for the August Primary.
 Friday, May 18, 2012 by 4:00pm: Withdrawal deadline for precinct delegates.
 Friday, May 18, 2012 by 4:00pm: Withdrawal deadline for partisan and nonpartisan candidates.
 Tuesday, July 19, 2012 by 4:00pm: Candidate without political party affiliation file qualifying petitions and Affidavit of Identity for the November general election.
Monday, July 23, 2012 by 4:00pm: Withdrawal deadline for non-political party affiliated candidates.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 by 4:00pm:  Village candidates who wish to sek office at the November general election file an Affidavit of Identity and nonpartisan nominating petition.
Friday, August 17, 2012 by 4:00pm: Withdrawl deadline for Village candidates.

Visit 
www.co.muskegon.mi.us/clerk for more information.
 What is the Board of Canvassers?



 Who is on the Muskegon County Board of Canvassers?



 What does the Muskegon County Board of Canvassers do?
 This board completes canvas and certification of primaries and elections, conducts recounts, and inspects ballot containers.

The board is bipartisan, per state requirements.  This means membership is made up of both political parties and recommendations for appointment comes from the Party Chairperson.

Term length is four years.  Current members of the Muskegon County Board of Canvassers are:
 Linda Whalen (Dem) 10/31/2015
 Shirley Privacky (Rep) 10/31/2015
 Doug Smith (Dem) 10/31/2013
 Nancy Wells (Rep) 10/31/2013

The Muskegon County Board of Canvassers certify state and federal election results, from the county.  After certification the Board sends the results to the State Board of Canvassers for approval.
 What is a precinct?

 Who is/can be a Precinct Delegate?
 A precinct is the smallest political unit in the country.  All voters in a precinct vote at one location.

A precinct delegate is elected by the voters of the precinct and serve as a bridge between voters and the Democratic or Republican Party.  Delegates represent the precinct at the Democratic or Republican meetings.
 Who are Precinct Inspectors?



When can I apply?
 Precinct inspectors are paid to work at the polls on Election Day.

Registered voters interested must submit an election inspector application to their local clerk.
Applicants must include their name, address, date of birth, and political party preference.


Contact your local clerk beginning early June, 2012.  All Precinct inspectors must complete training prior to serving at the polls.  Trained inspectors are eligible to work anywhere in the county.
 Who is my local Clerk?









Local Political Party Contacts:
 Dalton Township  Tracy DeMarse 231-332-6703 
 Blue Lake Township Fred E. Arbogast, Sr. 231-894-6335 
 Cedar Creek Township Stephanie Kuziak  231-821-0014 
 Egelston Township Joan Raap  231-788-2308 ext. 16 
 Fruitland Township Karolyn Rillema  231-766-3208 
 Holton Township Melanie Johnson  231-821-2168 
 Laketon Township Christina Achterhoff  231-744-2454 
 Muskegon Charter Township Anne Oakes  231-777-2555 ext. 312 

 Republican Party

 Democratic Party

 Robert Schostak, State Chair
 520 Seymour Street
 Lansing, MI  48933
 (517) 487-5413
 
www.migop.org
 Mark Brewer, State Chair
 606 Townsend Street
 Lansing, MI  48933
 (517) 371-5410
 
www.michigandems.com
 Christina Achterhoff, County Chair      
 366 N. Bear Lake Road
 North Muskegon, mI  49445
 (H) (231) 719-2105
christina.achterhoff@comcast.net
 Steve Markel, County Chair            
 6635 Zellar Road
Whitehall, MI  49461
(H) (231) 894-8088
slmarkel@yahoo.com

 

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