August 4, 2026 Election Information for Mt. Pleasant Voters

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.

Mt. Pleasant Community Garden Plots for Rent

This summer, City residents have the chance to plant, grow and harvest their own fruits and vegetables at the Horizon Park Community Garden located at 1535 Sweeney Street.

Fifteen 4’ x 8’ garden plots are available for a summer rental fee of $30. Fees are due May 5, 2026.

Garden plot registration runs through May 4. If there are more than fifteen registrants, a lottery drawing will be held on May 5. One plot per household.

To reserve a plot, individuals may complete the application below, or register via the online portal.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL Online Registrations will go straight to a Waitlist to allow staff to assign members to available plots. Members will be notified by email and able to pay their plot fee once they receive their assignment.

Election Day Information – August 6, 2024

Election Day is August 6, 2024. A millage proposal for the Isabella County Fixed Operating Millage Renewal, Isabella County Parks and Recreation Millage Renewal and Transportation Commission (I-RIDE) Millage Renewal will be on the ballot. Visit www.mi.gov/vote or www.mt-pleasant.org/election to review ballot language.

City of Mt. Pleasant Voting Precincts (Effective February 2024):

Precinct 1: Ganiard Elementary School, 101 South Adams Street

Precinct 2: Pullen Elementary School, 251 South Brown Street

Precinct 3: Fancher Elementary School, 801 South Kinney Avenue

Absentee Voter Counting Board: Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 320 W. Broadway Street

Voter Registration:

Individuals who are not currently registered to vote can register online at www.mi.gov/vote or mail in the voter registration application found online. This must be completed on or before July 22, 2024. After July 22, 2024, you must register in person at the Clerk’s Office (320 W. Broadway Street) to vote in the August 6, 2024, election.

Early In-Person Voting:

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

July 27- August 4, 2024; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Powers Hall, Central Michigan University, Washington Street
Parking available in Lot 6.

Permanent Absentee Voters:

Permanent absentee voters have been mailed an application for a ballot. To have a ballot mailed, you must return the application by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024. Voted ballots may be mailed to the City Clerk’s office or placed in the ballot drop box located in the City Hall parking lot.

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, or email (clerk@mt-pleasant.org). This must be completed by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024.

Absentee voting at the Clerk’s Office is available beginning Thursday, July 27, 2024, during regular business hours with additional hours on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Monday, August 5, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Election Day Information:

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.