Rochester's Nov. 5 Election: What You Need To Know

ROCHESTER, MI — The Nov. 5 election is coming up and sample ballots and absentee ballots are available for Rochester residents.

Here's what you need to know:

Sample ballots

Sample ballots are now available online at http://rochestermi.org/505/Sample-Ballots. Residents can choose their precinct and determine how they plan to cast their ballots in advance.

Hard copies of sample ballots are also available in person at Rochester City Hall.

Absentee Ballots

Absentee ballots are available by mail or in person. Residents no longer need to provide a reason to request an absentee ballot.

Residents who have already applied for an absentee ballot should expect to receive the ballot by mail in early October.

In order to receive an absentee ballot by mail or in person, a signed application must be submitted to the Clerk's Office. Residents who plan on picking up your ballot in person should bring photo identification. Applications are available at City Hall and can also be found at the following link: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/AbsentVoterBallot_105377_7.pdf

Permanent Absent Voter List
The absentee ballot application now features a checkbox that enables you to request to be added to the Permanent Absent Voter List. Requesting to be added to the Permanent Absent Voter List means that you will be added to the City's mass mailing list for absentee ballot applications prior to every election, being added to the list will not prevent you from voting in person in future elections if you should choose to do so.

Need More Information?

For more information related to the Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 Election, visit www.rochestermi.org/elections, email elections@rochestermi.org, or call the City Clerk's Office at 248-733-3700 or 248-651-9061.