The East Lansing City Clerk’s office and satellite City Clerk’s office in the Hannah Community Center announced via a press release that each location will have extended hours leading up to the November 3, 2020 General Election.
“In addition to a satellite office location we are offering extended hours outside of our regular business hours to make it easier for people who may be working during our business hours [or] are going to school, to better accommodate voters who may need to come in on the weekend,” City Clerk Jennifer Shuster said.
Members of the community can apply/receive absentee voter (AV) ballots and register to vote at both locations.
The main City Clerk’s office in East Lansing City Hall (410 Abbot Road), will be open the following expanded hours leading up to Election Day:
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Saturday, Oct. 17: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
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Saturday, Oct. 24: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
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Saturday, Oct. 31: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
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Sunday, Nov. 1: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
The satellite City Clerk’s office, located at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (819 Abbot Road), will be open the following expanded hours leading up to Election Day:
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Saturday, Oct. 31: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
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Sunday, Nov. 1: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Residents can register to vote online with a valid Michigan driver's license or state ID through Oct. 19. After that, voters must register in person at either of the City Clerk's locations with proof of residency. Regular business hours at the City Clerk’s main office are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. and regular business hours at the satellite office are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m.
“We are three weeks out from election day,” Shuster said. “This is the last week that you can register to vote or update your voter registration information online, or in any other form than in person with your local clerk, so this is the last week. If you haven’t registered or requested an absentee ballot, now is the time to do so. Because you can do it online from the comfort of your home. Starting on the 20th, you have to come in person to register to vote.”
Any communy member that is registered to vote can request an AV ballot with no reason required. The last day to have an AV ballot mailed is Friday, Oct. 30 and the last day a registered voter can apply for an AV ballot and have it issued in person is Monday, Nov. 2 by 4 p.m.
Residents can register to vote on Election Day and have the option to receive and vote with an AV ballot in person at the City Clerk’s office.
An AV ballot application and additional election information can be found at www.cityofeastlansing.com/elections. Applications can also be requested at the City Clerk’s office.
Community members with questions can call the City Clerk’s office at (517) 319-6914.
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