Need to Know: Voting in the Feb. 28 Primary Election

Tuesday's closed presidential primary election is a little different from the August primary and the November general elections. 

This is a partisan primary, which means you'll be voting for either a Republican or a Democratic presidential candidate. Sample ballots are available at fhgov.com and ci.farmington.mi.us.

Democrats will also vote in their party's caucuses on March 5. 

You must request, in writing, either a Republican or Democratic ballot, whether you're voting absentee or in person at the polls. 

City Clerks

clerk Sue Halberstadt, 248-474-5500, ext. 2218, and city clerk Pam Smith, 248-871-2410, oversee elections in their respective communities. They can also be very helpful if you have questions about where you vote. 

Eligibility

Are you eligible to vote? Here are the requirements for casting a ballot on election day: 

• Registered with the city at least 30 days prior to the election
• A U.S. citizen
• At least 18 years old 
• A resident of the city for at least 30 days

Find out whether you're registered to vote on the Michigan Secretary of State website.

Polling places

School will be in session on Election Day, so there will be increased traffic congestion in the parking lots during student drop off and pick up times (generally before 9 a.m. and after 2:30 p.m.).

In Farmington, some precinct locations in schools have been temporarily moved:

Precinct 3 - – from the cafeteria to Choir Room No. 302, enter through Door No. 16 (southeast school entrance).

Precinct 4 – Farmington High School – from the cafeteria to the Ensemble Room No. 304, enter through Door No. 16 (southeast school entrance).

Precinct 5 - – from the gymnasium to the LGI Room. Please enter the school through the northeast school entrance (behind school).

City of Farmington Polling Places and Precincts Map PDF 

City of Farmington Hills Polling Locations and Detailed Precinct Maps

Polls open

7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Voter identification

Be sure to bring some form of picture identification along when you go to vote. The Michigan Secretary of State website has a list of identification accepted at polling places and explains how to vote when you don't have a picture ID.