Canton Township Clerk
Voting Information

Clerk: Terry Bennett
1150 Canton Center S.
Phone:(734) 394-5120
Fax:(734) 394-5128
Email: cantonclerk@canton-mi.org

Election Inspectors Needed
The Clerk's Department is now accepting applications for the position of Precinct Inspector for 2008. There are four elections scheduled for 2008.

The dates are:
- January 15th Presidential Primary
- May 6th (tentative) School Elections
- August 5th Primary
- November 4th General Election
Learn more and download the Election Inspectors Application Now!

Due to changes in Michigan Election Law, all previous school precincts have been changed to match the regular precinct location used in the November 2004 Presidential Election.

New voter cards were sent to all registered voters whose school precinct location had changed. In addition, absentee ballot applications were sent to all voters who are maintained on the permanent absentee ballot application request list. An absentee ballot application must be completed and returned to the clerk's office for each election in which you wish to receive an absentee ballot. Please refer to your school district ballot by clicking on the appropriate link provided above.

If your residential address has changed please make your voter registration change at either the Clerk's office or any Michigan Secretary of State branch office.

2008 Unofficial Results

• Canton Unofficial Results Summary - Jan. 15, 2008 - Presidential Primary Election
• Canton Unofficial Precinct Summary -Jan.15, 2008 - Presidential Primary Election

2007 Unofficial Results

• Canton Unofficial Results Summary - Nov. 6, 2007 - WCCCD Millage Election
• Canton Unofficial Precinct Summary -Nov.6, 2007 - WCCCD Millage Election
• Canton Unofficial Results Summary- May 8, 2007 - School Board Elections for the Plymouth Canton Community School District, Schoolcraft Community College District, Van Buren School District and Wayne Westland School District
• Canton Unofficial Precinct Summary

  Michigan Picture Identification Law
  Every Michigan voter who shows up to vote at the polls MUST show picture identification, or sign an affidavit attesting that he or she does not posses a picture id, or does not have their picture id in their possession at the polling location. EVERY voter will be asked for PICTURE identification, regardless of whether or not you are personally known to the precinct inspectors.
  
  A ballot cannot be issued to a voter unless the voter provides picture identification or signs the affidavit. Elections for 2008 include: January 15th, February 26th (not confirmed), May 6th, August 5th, and November 4th.
  
  Acceptable photo identification includes:
  - Drivers License or Identification Card issued by Michigan or another State
  - Federal or state government issued photo identification card
  - U.S. Passport
  - Military photo identification card
  - Tribal photo identification card.
  If you have question in regard to this new Michigan Law, please contact the Clerk’s office at 734/394-5120.

• Canton Unofficial Results Summary- February 27, 2007 - Proposal Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, Counties of Wayne and Washtenaw
• Canton Unofficial Precinct Summary

2006 Unofficial Results

August 8 - Primary Election - View Unofficial Results

Registering and Voting Information
Check out the Michigan Secretary of State's Voter Information Center. The Voter Information Center is an online source for one-middle election information. Michigan residents can access information on their voter registration status, find the location and get directions to their polling place, and preview their ballot.

A list and map of Canton Township's voting precincts is available for viewing online.

Registering and Voting in Michigan: For Michigan election information, visit this site by the Michigan Secretary of State. The site includes election dates, voter registration forms, absentee voting information, and much more.

Voting Procedures

Check Your Voter Registration Status: On-Line	Click on the link below to check your voter registration and locate your precinct in Canton Township. Michigan Secretary of State Voter Information Center
Where to Vote	Each voter must vote in the polling place designated to serve the precinct in which they reside. This location is indicated on your voter identification card or you may call the Clerk's office.
Polls Open	7:00 a.m. and remain open until 8:00 p.m. Anyone in line at 8:00 p.m. is eligible to vote.
Poll Locations	Your voting precinct for school and governmental elections is in the same precinct location. Notice of, or a new voter registration card will be sent by the Clerk's office if a change in your voter precinct location occurs. Be sure to check with the Clerk's office if you are in doubt. Polling locations are also posted in local newspapers prior to election.
Other Election Related Information	The Michigan Department of State web site has election and administrative information, qualified voter information, campaign finance, campaign finance statements on-line, lobbyist registration, and casino interest registration.