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Absentee Ballot Applications

The City of Livonia Clerk’s Office mailed out absentee ballot APPLICATIONS the week of July 30 for the 2023 General Election. If you requested an absentee ballot application, please give the post office some time to deliver the ballot. If you have not received your ballot application by Sept. 1, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (734) 466-2230. Absentee ballot applications can be returned to the City Clerk via mail, in person, deposited in the RED mailbox outside City Hall or emailed to clerk@livonia.gov. Please DO NOT attempt to use the blue ballot box outside City Hall. It is for ballots ONLY.

General Election

The next election is Tuesday, Nov. 7. There is NO Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 8. If you have any questions, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (734) 466-2230.

Absentee Ballot Application

All eligible and registered voters in Michigan may now request an absent voter ballot without providing a reason due to the passage of a statewide ballot proposal in November 2018. You can still apply to receive an absentee ballot for the November election. The application can be downloaded at VoteLivonia.org. Applications can be returned to the City Clerk via mail, in person or deposited in the RED MAILBOX ONLY outside City Hall. 

Are You Registered to Vote?

You can register to vote from now until the day of the election. To check if you are already registered, please visit the Michigan Voter Information Center.

If you need to register, you can do it online, by mail or in person at the City of Livonia Clerk’s Office or any Secretary of State office. Download the application. You must show proof of where you live. Documents must have your name and current address. You can show a digital copy of any document. Acceptable documents include:

• Michigan driver’s license or state ID card
• Current utility bill
• Bank statement
• Paycheck or government check
• Other government document

No need to wait until Election Day to register! Do it today from the convenience of your home online!

Election Workers NeededThe Clerk’s Office is now accepting applications for precinct inspectors. To qualify, you must be a registered voter within the State of Michigan and a United States citizen. This is a great opportunity to serve your community and to be part of the election process.

Precinct inspectors must be able to:

• Assemble simple voting stations
• Attend an educational training program (mandatory every two years by the State of Michigan)
• Follow instructions provided by the precinct Chairperson
• Perform simple math calculations
• Possess inter-personal skills to work with a diverse community population
• Read and write legibly in the English language
• Work well with others

If you are interested in becoming a precinct inspector, download the Inspector Application and return it to the Clerk’s Office. You may also pick up the application in person at the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours. For more information, please call (734) 466-2235.

Rate of Pay and Hours

• Chairperson: $235
• Co-Chairperson: $210
• Inspector: $170 - Half Day $85

Hours are from 6 a.m. until approximately 9 p.m. or until the last voter has cast their ballot, and the processing and cleanup is completed. All inspectors are required to stay and help in the closeout processing and clean-up. The precinct chairperson will dismiss you.

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