Politics & Government
Need to Know: Voting in Tuesday's Open Partisan Primary
Check out our guide to tomorrow's election in Farmington and Farmington Hills.
On Tuesday, Farmington and Farmington Hills voters will head to the polls for the August primary election.
Redistricting after the 2010 U.S. Census brings some changes. Farmington residents will vote in the 11th Congressional District primary, while Farmington Hills residents will vote in the 14th Congressional District primary. Previously, both cities were in the 9th Congressional District.
When it comes to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Farmington residents will vote in the 14th District, while Farmington Hills residents are split among three – the 13th, 14th and 21st. A map of the new districts is attached to this post.
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In addition, voters will consider whether to renew a millage for SMART bus service and to establish a new millage that supports .
You'll find our election coverage, candidate profiles and letters to the editor in Participate 2012. Here's what else you should know tomorrow's election:
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Ballots
Absent Voter: There's still time to drop off your absent voter ballot at your city hall. If you haven't turned in your ballot, you can still vote at your precinct on election day.
Regular Ballots: A new state law eliminates the requirement to have instructions printed on your ballot. Instructions will be inserted into a plastic pouch that will be placed on the outside of your ballot's secrecy sleeve.
Sample Ballots: If you want to see the ballot before Election Day, samples are posted on the city websites: Farmington Hills (includes ballots for each of 27 precincts) and Farmington.
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
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.
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