On August 4, 2026, a primary election will be held to narrow the candidates for the November ballot. Voters must select candidates from only one political party in this primary election.

Offices on the ballot include: Governor, United States Senator, Representative in the 2nd District for Congress, State Senator for the 34th District, Representative in State Legislature for the 92nd District, County Road Commissioner, Delegates to the County Convention as well as one individual to the Mt. Pleasant City Commission.

A proposal for the Senior Citizens Services Millage Renewal is also on the ballot.

The candidates on the ballot for the one seat on the City Commission are Hanna Demerath and Mike Kostrzewa.

For detailed voter registration and ballot information visit www.mi.gov/vote.

Precinct Locations:

• Precinct 1: Ganiard Elementary School, 101 S. Adams
• Precinct 2 Pullen Elementary School, 251 S. Brown
• Precinct 3: Fancher Elementary School, 801 S. Kinney
• Absentee Voter Counting Board: Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 320 W. Broadway Street

Early In-Person Voting:

For state and federal elections, qualified voters can cast their ballot during the nine day early voting period.

• July 25, 2026 – August 2, 2026; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Temporary Site Change for the August 2026 State Primary: Student Activity Center, Central Michigan University, 360 E. Broomfield Street
• Parking available in Lot 62 West.

Permanent Ballot Recipients:

Please notify the Clerk’s office with an alternate mailing address if you are on the Permanent Ballot list and will be away from your registered address before July 31, 2026. Election mail cannot be forwarded, and your ballot will be returned to the Clerk’s office as undeliverable.

Permanent Absentee Voters:

Permanent absentee voters have been mailed an application for a ballot. If you wish to vote absentee in this election, you must return the application by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026. A ballot will then be mailed to you. Ballots can be mailed to the City Clerk’s office (320 W. Broadway Street) or placed in the ballot drop box located on the north entrance to City hall on the sidewalk in front of vestibule.

Absentee Voting:

For those not on the Permanent Absentee Voter list, you can submit a request for an absentee ballot to the City Clerk’s office by mail, email (vote@mt-pleasant.org) or online at www.mi.gov/vote.  This must be completed by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Absentee voting at the Clerk’s Office is available now during regular business hours with additional hours on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Voter Registration:

If you are not registered to vote, you can register online at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/ or mail in the voter registration application found online. This must be completed by Monday, July 20, 2026.

After Monday, July 20, 2026, voter registration will be available at the City Clerk’s office. Please bring proof of residency and a photo ID. This can be done until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Election Day Information:

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Need a ride to and from the polls? I-Ride is offering free rides. Call (989) 772-9441 to schedule.