Special Election Hours

The City of Livonia Clerk's Office can assist residents with election business during regular office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout October, the City of Livonia Clerk’s Office will be open until 7 p.m. for election business. Residents can come to City Hall or call (734) 466-2230 for assistance.

The Clerk's Office will be open for ELECTION PURPOSES ONLY on:
Friday, Oct. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Last day to request a ballot by mail
Saturday, Oct. 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Open for election purposes, voter registrations and in-person absentee ballots. Voters must complete their ballot onsite and return it to dropbox.
Monday, Nov. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open for voter registration. The deadline to spoil an absentee ballot is 10 a.m. The deadline to request an absentee ballot in person is 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 3 - Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Election business ONLY. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Livonia City Hall is open for voter registration from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Normal activities of the Clerk's Office resume.

Absentee Ballots

All ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Ballots can be returned to the City Clerk in person or deposited in the ballot drop box or red mail box outside City Hall. Postage is not needed for drop boxes.

You can complete your ballot in person but it will not be tabulated at that time. Absentee ballots will be processed on Monday, Nov. 2. Wait times at the Clerk’s Office varies between 15 and 30 minutes.

Check the status of your ballot on the Secretary of State website.

Election Day

Polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are still in line at 8 p.m. when the polls close, you will still be able to vote.

Our polling locations will have hand sanitizer and cleaning protocols in place throughout the day. We encourage everyone to wear a mask. Wear gloves if it makes you more comfortable. Safety Captains at each precinct will wipe down booths, sanitize pens and have masks if you forget yours at home. A limited number of face shields will be available too. All precinct workers will be wearing masks and following safety protocols. We encourage you to maintain social distances of six feet.

Livonia City Hall is open for voter registration from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Ballot Spoiling

If you have received an absentee ballot, but now want to vote in person, you will need to surrender your absentee ballot first. You can do this by coming to the City Clerk’s Office and surrendering your ballot or you can take it with you to your polling location on Election Day and surrender it. Doing this at the polling location will result in a prolonged wait as the process involves many steps, including contacting the City Clerk’s office. It is strongly encouraged that, if you want to spoil your ballot, you do it at the Clerk’s Office prior to Election Day.

Election FAQs

Where is my voting precinct?
To find your polling location, please to go the Secretary of State website.

Do I need my voter’s registration card to vote?
Whether you’re voting at the polls or by absentee ballot, all you need is your Driver’s License or State ID. If you do not have either one, you can sign an affidavit stating you are not in possession of a photo ID.

Can I wear a t-shirt or hat promoting my candidate when I go to the polls?
For decades it has been illegal in Michigan to wear anything election-related to the polls. This includes clothing, hats, buttons, or even having things like flags, pamphlets, flyers or stickers. You cannot even display such items within 100 feet of the entrance of a polling place. You will be asked to remove these items before you are able to cast your vote.

I only want to vote for the President. Do I have to fill out the entire ballot?
No, you do not need to complete the entire ballot. It will still be counted if you only vote for certain races (President, Senator, School Board, etc.)

Do I have to vote for the party that I’m registered under?
No. In the November election, you can vote for any candidate, regardless of your declared party affiliation.

Thank You

Thank you for doing your part by voting in this important election! If you have questions, please visit Vote Livonia or call the City of Livonia Clerk's Office at (734) 466-2230.

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