Absentee Voting

With the passing of Proposal 3 in November 2018, any eligible voter can get an absentee ballot. Use the link below to apply for an absentee ballot. Absentee ballots are available 40 days prior to each election. It is required that you submit an application prior to each election before a ballot can be issued to you.

Absent Voter Ballot Application

If you are a St. Joseph registered voter living abroad or military personnel stationed elsewhere, please visit the Michigan Military and Overseas Civilian Voter website

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot via Mail:

• We must receive your written request for a ballot to be mailed by 5:00 pm on the Friday prior to the election.
• NOTE** The City Clerk's Office is open the Saturday before an election for absentee voting from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. As the election day gets closer, please consider picking up your ballot in person, if you are able, to save mailing time. 

Last Chance to Pick Up an Absentee Ballot In-Person:

• 4:00 pm on the Monday before Election Day.
• You must vote in the Clerk's Office on this day - you will not be able to take the ballot with you.