Elections and Voting Information Overview

2024 Election Dates

February 27, 2024 - Presidential Primary Election
August 6, 2024 - Primary Election
November 5, 2024 - Presidential Election
 



Important Dates to Remember - November 5, 2024 General

Saturday, September 21 - Deadline for clerks to transmit Absent Voter ballots to each absent UOCAVA voter (MOVE Deadline). 

Thursday, September 26
- Absent Voter ballots will be available in-person at the City Clerk's Office.  *Permanent Absentee Voter Ballots will be mailed the last week of September or thereabouts

Monday, October 21 - Last day to register to vote in any matter other than in-person at your local Clerk's Office.

Tuesday, October 22 through Tuesday, November 5 until 8:00 pm - A person may register to vote in-person at their local Clerk's Office with proof of residency.

Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, November 3, 2024 - Early In-Person Voting is available at the Novi Civic Center (45175 W. 10 Mile Rd.) from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., except Thursday,  August 1st when hours are Noon - 8:00 p.m.

Friday, November 1, 5:00 pm - Deadline for voters to request an absent voter ballot to mailed via first class mail.

Monday, November 4, 4:00 pm - Deadline for registered voters to request an absent voter ballot in-person at the City Clerk's Office.

Tuesday, November 5 until 8:00 pm - A person registering to vote in-person at the City Clerk's Office may obtain and vote an absent voter ballot with proof of residency or vote in-person at their proper precinct.


***Early Voting Close of Polls Tabulation will take place at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5th. at the Novi Civic Center, 45175 Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375 and at Waterford Oaks Activity Center, 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328***

This notice is posted as required by MCL 168.720j amended.



Election Day Information

The polls are open 7 am - 8 pm.  You must be in line, with an application to vote, by 8 pm. 

Election workers and local Clerks do NOT have the authority to keep the polls open past 8 pm. 

Absentee Ballots must be received at the Clerk's Office by 8 pm.  Postmarks are not accepted. 

Historically, the busiest times are 7 am - 9 am and 6 pm - 8 pm.  If you are concerned about spending time in line, consider voting by Absent Voter Ballot.

Bring your photo ID or be prepared to complete an affidavit attesting that you are not in possession of photo ID.  You may vote without photo ID by completing the affidavit.   Click here for more information about the photo ID requirement.

Review the Sample Ballot. You may bring this with you to vote.

Check the Michigan Voter Information Center to find your polling location and verify your registration.  

Click here if you are not registered to vote in the City of Northville.

Click here for a list of City of Northville polling locations.