NOTICE OF ELECTION
EMMET COUNTY
May 5, 2026
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF EMMET COUNTY: NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that a Special Election will be held in all jurisdictions on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that electors of the Alanson Public School District will be voting on the following proposals:
I. ALANSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL
EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE
AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW
19.3364 MILLS FOR 5 YEARS
II. ALANSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PROPOSAL TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF BOARD SEATS
Full text of the ballot propositions may be obtained at the administrative offices of Alanson Public Schools, 7400 North Street, Alanson, Michigan 49706-9247, telephone: (231) 548-2261.
BE FURTHER NOTIFIED that electors of the Public Schools of Petoskey will be voting on the following proposals:
I. PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF PETOSKEY
OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL
EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE
AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW
21 MILLS FOR 8 YEARS
II. PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF PETOSKEY
SINKING FUND MILLAGE PROPOSAL
1.3914 MILLS FOR 8 YEARS AND
0.1086 MILL FOR 8 YEARS TO RESTORE HEADLEE REDUCTION
Full text of the ballot propositions may be obtained at the administrative offices of Public Schools of Petoskey, 1130 Howard Street, Petoskey, Michigan 49770-3035, telephone: (231) 348- 2100.
BE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all jurisdictions will be voting on the following Charlevoix-Emmet ISD Proposal:
CHARLEVOIX-EMMET INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
AREA CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSAL
1 MILL FOR 4 YEARS
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District, 8568 Mercer Boulevard, Charlevoix, Michigan 49720-1006, telephone: (231) 547-9947.
Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sample ballots may be viewed at www.michigan.gov/vote.
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MAY 5, 2026, EMMET COUNTY, MICHIGAN
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF EMMET COUNTY: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Emmet County who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Voters may also register, update registrations, and apply for absentee ballots at www.michigan.gov/vote.
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the Township Clerk is Monday, April 20, 2026.
After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at ALL Township Clerk offices, located at the following addresses. Hours listed are for the weekend immediately preceding the Election.
Bear Creek Township
Emma Radatovich, Clerk
373 N. Division Rd, Petoskey
231-347-2455
Sat. 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Polling location for all precincts
1710 Click Rd. Petoskey
Bliss Township
Debra Prout, Clerk
265 N. Sturgeon Bay Trail, Levering
231-537-4590
Sat. 8:00AM- 4:00PM
Carp Lake Township
Michael Lloyd, Clerk
6339 Gill Rd. Carp Lake
231-537-2263
Sat. 9:00AM- 5:00PM
Center Township
Connie Jordan, Clerk
981 Van Rd. Pellston
231-539-8592
Sat. 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Cross Village Township
John Keller, Clerk
Community Center
231-242-0182
Sat. 9:00AM-5:00PM
Friendship Township
Janell Van Divner, Clerk
3018 Beacon Hill, Harbor Springs
231-526-6410
Sat. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Harbor Springs, City of
Nick Whitaker, Clerk
160 Zoll Street, Harbor Springs
231-526-2104
Sat. 9:00AM-1:00PM
Sun. 9:00AM- 1:00PM
Littlefield Township
Sondra Festerling, Clerk
7631 Burr Ave. Alanson
231-348-8464
Sat. 9:00AM- 5:00PM
Little Traverse Township
Kim Porta, Clerk
8288 Pleasantview, Harbor Springs
231-526-0351
Sat. 8:00AM-12:00PM
Sun. 12:00PM- 4:00PM
Maple River Township
Tammy Gregory, Clerk
751 Plains Rd. Brutus
231-529-0932
Sat. 4:00PM – 6:00PM
Sun. 2:00PM-8:00PM
McKinley Township
Alicia Morrow, Clerk
1820 N US 31, Pellston
231-445-0156
Sun. 7:30 AM – 3:30PM
Petoskey, City of
Sarah Bek, Clerk
101 E. Lake Street, Petoskey
231-347-2500
Sat. 7:00AM – 3:00PM
Polling location for all precincts
1106 Charlevoix Ave, Petoskey
Pleasantview Township
Debbie Bosma, Clerk
2982 S Pleasantview, Harbor Springs
231-526-8140
Sat. 8:00AM-4:00PM
Readmond Township
Rebecca McLean, Clerk
6034 Wormwood, Harbor Springs
231-526-9601
Sat. 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Sun. 9:00AM- 1:00PM
Resort Township
Rufus Welsheimer, Clerk
2232 Resort Pike, Petoskey
231-347-7915
Sat. 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Springvale Township
Patricia McCune, Clerk
8198 E. Mitchell, Petoskey
231-347-3077
Sat. 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Sun. 11:00AM- 2:00PM
Wawatam Township
Meghan Michalak, Clerk
123 W. Etherington, Mackinaw City
231-436-5274
Sat. 7:00AM – 3:00PM
West Traverse Township
Jay Olson, Clerk
8000 S M-119, Harbor Springs
231-526-7361
Sat. 9:00AM- 1:00PM
Sun. 9:00AM – 1:00PM
All polling locations are ADA accessible and voter assist terminals are available.
March 28 2026
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