What You Need to Know Before Heading Out to Vote in Chelsea

Before you head to your polling place in Chelsea, take a look at this checklist to make sure you have everything you need to successfully exercise your constitutional right.

On May 7, Chelsea voters will be  headed to the polls to vote on a school operating millage renewal proposal. To view a sample ballot, click here.

Poll Hours

All polls are open 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Know Where You're Headed

Your precinct may have changed due to redistricting. Use this list to find your polling precinct in Chelsea. If you are unsure of your precinct number, use the Publius guide.

Bring Photo ID

Michigan voters are required to show photo ID, either a driver's license or state issued ID, at the polls. If you forget, or do not have an acceptable form of ID, you can still vote, but must sign a brief affidavit stating that you're not in possession of a photo ID.

Other forms of ID that will be accepted include:

• Driver's license or personal identification card issued by another state
• Federal or state government-issued photo identification
• U.S. passport
• Military identification card with photo
• Student identification with photo, from a high school or an accredited institution of higher education
• Tribal identification card with photo

Check Your Ballot

For a sample ballot and polling information you can use the Michigan Voter Information Center at https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/mivote/

Stay with Patch for Updates and Results

Keep this link handy to follow results in Chelsea.

You can make our coverage that much better by keeping Patch posted on your experience at the polls, too. See a line out the door at your precinct? Snap a photo and send it to tatum.ryan@patch.com or text it to 810-623-1431. Voting machines not working? Let us know! You can also fill us in and follow the experiences of your neighbors on our Facebook page and Twitter.