Voter Information for the May 3, 2022 Election
Answers to frequently asked questions about registration, voting, and absentee ballots are provided below. If you have questions or need assistance, please call 311 or (269) 337-8000, or email elections@kalamazoocity.org.
Where can I check my voter registration?
You can check your voter registration at mi.gov/vote.
How do I register to vote?
Unregistered voters seeking to participate in the May 3rd election are encouraged to submit their voter registration form by mail, email, or register to vote online.
Click here to register to vote online: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/
To register by mail or email, complete the Michigan Voter Registration Application and send to:
Kalamazoo City Clerk’s Office
241 West South Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Or email to elections@kalamazoocity.org
You can register to vote at the Kalamazoo City Clerk's Office in City Hall*, Kalamazoo County Clerk's Office*, or at any Secretary of State branch office*, or by mail until Monday, April 18th to be eligible for the May 3rd election.
*Please check business hours or make a necessary appointment before leaving home.
If you are registering on or after April 18th, you must register to vote at the Kalamazoo City Clerk’s Office, located at 241 West South Street, in order to be eligible for the May 3rd election. Please check business hours of Kalamazoo City Hall before leaving home.
When is the last day to register to vote by mail?
Monday, April 18, 2022
To register by mail, complete the Michigan Voter Registration Application and mail to:
Kalamazoo City Clerk’s Office
241 West South Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
The voter registration application must be postmarked by Monday, April 18, 2022.
When is the last day to register to vote in person?
8 pm on Election Day
Anyone who wishes to register on or after April 19, 2022, including on Election Day, must register in person at the Kalamazoo City Clerk's Office in City Hall and provide proof of residency.
Documents that will be accepted for Residency Verification include:
- Michigan Driver’s License or Personal ID Card
- Current utility bill
- Bank statement
- Paycheck
- Government check
- Other government document
Items must include the applicant’s name and current address. Electronic copies of these documents will be accepted.
New voters can pick up an absentee ballot in person when they register to vote at the City Clerk’s Office until 8pm on Election Day.
How do I get a ballot for the May 3rd election?
To receive an absentee ballot though the mail, an Absentee Ballot Request Form must be received in the Clerk’s Office by Friday, April 29, 2022 at 5:00 pm. Request forms can be returned by mail, email, or fax to:
Kalamazoo City Clerk’s Office
241 West South Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Email: elections@kalamazoocity.org
Fax: (269) 337-8494
All registered voters are eligible to vote by mail. Absentee Ballot Request Forms were mailed to voters on the permanent request form list on Thursday, March 3rd. If you would like to receive an absentee ballot or you did not receive/misplaced your Absentee Ballot Request Form, you can find it here
Voters may also request a ballot in person at the Kalamazoo City Clerk’s Office located at City Hall.
All voters will be encouraged to wear a face covering, sanitize, and stand at least 6 feet apart,
Ballots for the May 3rd election MUST be received by the City Clerk's Office or placed in one of the City drop boxes no later than 8pm on Election Day.
How do I return my ballot?
Ballots must be received by the Clerk’s Office by 8:00 p.m. election day.
1. One First Class postage stamp is provided on the return envelope of all absentee ballots. If you choose to return your ballot by mail, please return your ballot as soon as possible. We recommend mailing your ballot at least one week before election day.
2. Return your ballot to one of our drop boxes.
Drop Box Locations:
- City Hall, on St. John’s Place near Lovell Street
- Douglass Community Association, 1000 W. Paterson Street
- City of Kalamazoo Stockbridge Office, 415 E. Stockbridge Ave
- Eastside Neighborhood Association, 1301 E. Main Street
- Kalamazoo Public Safety Station 7, 2331 Parkview Avenue
3. Or return your ballot in person to the City Clerk’s Office located at City Hall.
- Office Hours (M-F) 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- April 30th (Sat.) 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- May 2nd (M) 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- May 3rd (T) 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
How do I vote by mail for every election?
To receive an absentee ballot application for every election, ask the Kalamazoo City Clerk’s Office about joining the Permanent Absentee Voter Application List. Please call (269) 337-8793 or email elections@kalamazoocity.org to make the request.
Will my polling place be open for the May 3rdelection?
Yes. Polling places for the May 3rd election will be open. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
All voters will be encouraged to wear a face covering, sanitize, and stand at least 6 feet apart.
Can I register to vote at my polling place?
No, if you are not already registered to vote by Election Day, you must register to vote at the Kalamazoo City Clerk’s Office. However, you may vote an absentee ballot at in the City Clerk’s Office after you register to vote, or you can take your registration receipt and vote in person at your polling place.