Election Information

In November 2022, Michigan voters approved a constitutional amendment that gives voters the right to vote early and in person at an early voting site before statewide and federal elections.

Early voting allows a voter to cast a ballot before Election Day in an experience similar to voting on Election Day. During an early voting period, voters are issued a ballot and can then insert that ballot directly into a tabulator at the early voting site.

Visit the Secretary of State website for additional information about early in-person voting.

The Auburn Hills early voting site is located at the Public Safety Building, Community Room, 1899 N. Squirrel Rd.

For State and Federal Elections: Early voting will begin on the second Saturday before the election and end on the Sunday before the election. It will be held from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM each day, with the exception of Thursday, which will be held from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

For Local Elections: Early voting will begin on the Friday before the election and end on the Sunday before the election. It will be held from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM each day.

View the City Calendar for a list of early voting dates.

Both early in-person voting and absentee voting allow voters to cast a ballot prior to Election Day.

However, there are important differences between the two choices in voting:

Absentee Voting

How you cast your ballot - Absentee voting allows you to complete your absentee ballot at home or at the City Clerk’s Office. You will then submit your ballot, in the envelope provided, by mail, in person, or by drop box. After an absentee ballot is received by the City Clerk's Office, your absentee ballot will be processed and tabulated by election officials.

Early In-person Voting

How you cast your ballot - Early in-person voting is similar to how you would vote at your precinct on Election Day. Voters are issued a ballot at the early voting site, then the voter will personally insert their ballot into the tabulator.

Early Voting results will be generated from the tabulator on election day shortly after 8:00 PM in the lobby outside of the Council Chamber on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 1827 N. Squirrel Rd.

To be eligible to vote in the next election, you must fulfill these requirements:

• A U. S. Citizen
• At least 18 years of age by election day
• A resident of Michigan and Auburn Hills for at least 30 days before election day

You may register to vote by mail, at your City or County Clerk's Office or any Secretary of State branch office up to 15 days prior to an election. You may register in person at the City Clerk's Office within 14 days of an election, up to and including Election Day. If registering within the final 14 days, you must show proof of residency in addition to proof of identity. (Proof of residency includes a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document containing the applicant's name and current address.)

If you move to a new City you must re-register to vote. If you move within the same City, the Clerk's Office can handle the change.

All Michigan voters must use the same residential address for voter registration and driver's license.  Consequently, if you change your voter registration address your driver’s license address will change. The reverse is true as well.

Additional voter registration information may be obtained on the state website at michigan.gov/vote or download the voter registration form.

Early voting is similar to how you would vote at your precinct on Election Day. Voters are issued a ballot and can personally insert it into the tabulator at the early voting site.

Location (one location for all voters): Public Safety Building, Community Room, 1899 N. Squirrel Rd
View the early voting dates & hours.

Absentee voting allows you to complete your absentee ballot at home or at the City Clerk’s Office. You can then submit your ballot in the envelope by mail, in person, or by drop box. After an absentee ballot is received by the City Clerk's Office, your absentee ballot will be processed and tabulated by election officials.

Drop Box Locations: Inside City Hall, In Parking Lot 2 at City Hall, attached to the outside of the City Hall building, in the DPW Parking Lot

Voting in person, in your precinct on Election Day. Voters are issued a ballot and can personally insert it into the tabulator at the precinct.

Polls are open from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day.

Location: Varies depending on where you live in the City.  View a list of polling locations.

The polls are open from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

Click here to confirm that you are registered to vote and the location of your precinct.

View a list of the precinct locations.

You will need to bring photo identification such as your driver’s license or passport. View a complete list of acceptable documents.

If you forget to bring your ID, you will be asked to sign an affidavit. (You do not need your voter registration card.)

A sample ballot will be available prior to each Election.

Unofficial election results will be posted after the close of the polls on election night.

See "Election Results" section below.