General Election

The general election is Tuesday, November 8, 2022.  Polls are open 7:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. You can check your voter registration status, the status of your request for an absentee voter ballot, and preview the November ballot itself through the Michigan Secretary of State's website at the following link:

Michigan Voter Information Center

Absentee ballots were mailed on Friday, October 7, for all applications received by that date, and thereafter are being mailed promptly as new applications are received.  

Please remember, absentee ballots must be returned by 8 pm on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 2022.  Postmarks are not accepted. 

As Election Day nears, please factor in potential time in transit if applications or ballots are mailed, and consider returning ballots in person to the City Clerk's Office or the drop boxes at City Hall if this is practical for you.  

Polling Locations

Precinct 1: City Hall, 700 Broad Street 
Precinct 2: Howard Ice Arena Building - 2414 Willa Drive
Precinct 3: Zion Evangelical UCC Church - 3001 Veronica Court

Please refer to your Voter Registration Card or the Michigan Voter Information Center to determine your registration status or voting precinct. If you are a City of St. Joseph - registered voter living abroad or military personnel stationed elsewhere, please visit the Michigan Military and Overseas Civilian Voter website.