Here are a few a things to know as voters head to the polls Tuesday:<\/p>\n
ON THE BALLOT
Oakland County voters will see ballots full of local candidates for mayor, council and other public-board seats as well as ballot proposals from charter amendments to millage requests.<\/p>\n
TURNOUT
Turnout is hard to predict because there are too many variables, according to a county clerk spokeswoman.<\/p>\n
Several candidates are running write-in campaigns; their names won\u2019t appear on the ballot, but they are listed on the county\u2019s website. To learn about write-in candidates in your community. For details, visit the county\u2019s list of candidates: https:\/\/elections.oaklandcountymi.gov\/home\/showpublisheddocument\/27699\/638960263474470000<\/a>, or ballot questions ranging from charter amendments to millage requests are online at https:\/\/elections.oaklandcountymi.gov\/home\/showpublisheddocument\/27223\/638930222581900000<\/a>.<\/p>\n To learn more, visit the Oakland County clerk\u2019s elections page: https:\/\/www.oakgov.com\/government\/clerk-register-of-deeds\/elections-voting.<\/p>\n WEATHER POLL HOURS WHO CAN VOTE NEED TO REGISTER? HOW TO VOTE WHAT DO I NEED TO VOTE WHERE DO I VOTE ABSENTEE BALLOTS:
The National Weather Service<\/a>\u2019s White Lake Township office predicts mostly sunny skies with a high near 57 and occasional wind gusts as high as 18 mph.<\/p>\n
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in every jurisdiction.<\/p>\n
You can vote at your polling place until 8 p.m. Tuesday \u2013 anyone already in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to cast a ballot. You have the right to register to vote and vote up to 8 p.m. Tuesday.I<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re not registered to vote or need to change the address for your voter registration, visit your city or township clerk\u2019s office as soon as possible Tuesday to avoid lines. You can vote at your clerk\u2019s office. You cannot register to vote after 8 p.m. Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Check out the front and back of your ballot to review your choices. Be sure to vote for nonpartisan candidates and on any ballot issues. The non-partisan group MichiganVoting.org has a tutorial on YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=n483tnkddoE<\/a>.
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If you\u2019re at a polling place and make a mistake, election workers can spoil that ballot and issue a new one.<\/p>\n
Voters must be at least 18 years old and U.S. citizens. People currently in jail or prison cannot cast a ballot. Voters must show proof of being a Michigan resident and living in their city or township for at least 30 days before Tuesday. Proof must be either: a Michigan driver\u2019s license or state ID; or a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government check that shows your name and address or another document issued by a federal, state or local government agency. Michigan residents attending college can register to vote based on their school or home address. Out-of-state residents who are U.S. citizens attending Michigan schools can register to vote based on their school address. Michigan residents attending out-of-state schools can register to vote at their Michigan address. It is illegal to cast ballots in two different states for the same election.<\/p>\n
Voters can find their polling places and confirm their voter registration status online at: https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index\/#yourclerk<\/a>.<\/p>\n
These must be returned by 8 p.m. Tuesday to your municipal clerk\u2019s office. If you filled out an absentee ballot but haven\u2019t returned it and want to make changes, visit your municipal clerk\u2019s office to spoil the ballot and get a new one.<\/p>\n