Here's What You Need to Know Before Heading Out to Vote in Plymouth and Canton

May 7 is Election Day in Plymouth and Canton. 

A copy of the ballot language for the Special Election is provided on Plymouth Township's website. Plymouth and Canton voters will be voting on the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools $114.4 million bond proposal to to build a new middle school and upgrade technology, facilities and buses.

Check out these facts about the bond proposal before voting.

• What You Need to Know Before Voting on Plymouth-Canton Schools $114.4 Million Bond

Read what one local community member said about the upcoming vote.

• The PCCS Bond: Vote "Maybe" on May 7th

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

Poll Hours

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

Know Where You're Headed

Know your voting precinct and location by visiting the Michigan Voter Information Center. 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 complete 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 local results in Plymouth and Canton.

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 nicole.krawcke@patch.com or text it to 517-488-5886.

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