What is early voting?

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.

Where is the Auburn Hills early voting site?

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

What are the days/hours of early voting?

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.

How is early voting different from absentee voting?

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.

Am I eligible to vote?

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

How do I register to vote?

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 In-Person Voting

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.

Voting by Absentee Ballot

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-Precinct on Election Day

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.

When are the polls open?

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.

What do I need to bring with me to the polls?

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.)

Can I see a sample ballot before going to the polls?

A sample ballot will be available prior to each Election.

Where do I obtain election results?

Unofficial election results will be posted after the close of the polls on election night. See "Election Results" section below.

Upcoming Election Dates

Primary Election

Early Voting

July 25 - August 2, 2026

Early Voting site open from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, except Thursday, July 30th when the hours are noon - 8:00 PM.

Election Day

August 4, 2026

Polls open from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

General Election

Early Voting

October 24 - November 1, 2026

Early Voting site open from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, except Thursday, October 29th when the hours are noon - 8:00 PM.

Election Day

November 3, 2026

Polls open from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Election Information

Early Voting

Register to Vote

Voting Options

Election Day

Election Results

Election Inspectors

Military & Overseas Civilian Voters

Political Signs

Sample Ballot

Candidate Information

Absentee Voting

Polling Locations

How to vote in Auburn Hills

Voting Information

Early Voting

Register to Vote

Voting Options

Election Day

Election Results

The Unofficial Election Results will be available after the election.

Oakland County Election results
Cumulative Report (All precincts combined into one report)
Precinct Report (Breakdown of results by precinct)
Table View Report (Breakdown by contest)

Election Inspectors

To apply to become an election inspector, review the qualifications and duties below, and submit your completed Election Inspector Application to the City Clerk’s Office.

Apply for an Elections Inspector position with us.

General Qualifications

Must be a qualified and registered elector of the State of Michigan.
Must be 18 years of age. (A person who is 16 or 17 years of age may be appointed with special conditions.)
Must be able to work be able to work from 6:00 AM to approximately 10:00 PM on Election Day.
Must have transportation to and from polling location.
Must have a good clerical ability to perform duties.
Must have computer experience.
Must attend a mandatory training class prior to working their first election.

Military & Overseas Civilian Voters

State and federal laws make it easy for military and overseas civilian voters to register and participate in elections.

Eligible voters can download the absentee ballot request form by clicking here. The request form must then be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office.

NOTE: Military and Overseas Civilian Voters can receive their ballot by email or fax to speed the voting process. (The voted ballot must be returned by mail for security purposes.)

For additional information, visit the Michigan Voter Information Center (MVIC) website: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/ or log on to Federal Voting Assistance Program https://www.fvap.gov/fpca-privacy-notice's (FVAP) website.

Political Signs

Summary Rules

Political signs when pertaining to a public election shall be located only on private property with the property owner's consent. Such signs shall be removed not later than seven (7) days after the election.
Political signs shall not be placed within road right-of-ways. Roadsides and boulevard islands must be free of obstacles and hazards to ensure safe travel and the efficient maintenance of roadways and utilities.
Political signs shall not be placed on City properties.
Political signs shall not be placed as to cause a vision obstruction for pedestrians, cyclists, or motorists.

The Auburn Hills Police Department and Community Development Department are authorized by law to remove any sign in violation of the City’s ordinances. Contact Code Enforcement with any questions - 248-364-6935.

For more information, please see section 169.247 under the Michigan Code of Law(goes to new website).

Sample Ballot

Sample ballots for the upcoming election will be available approximately 45 days prior to the election.

See Polling Locations.

Not sure of your precinct? Go to michigan.gov/vote(goes to new website) to find out!

Candidate Information

The City Election (to elect City Council & Library Board Members) will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2027.

Individuals seeking office for City Council or Library Board must meet the criteria listed in the table below. Candidate information packets, containing the petition forms, will be available at the City Clerk’s Office beginning on January 25, 2027. The deadline to file petitions to become a candidate for City Council or Library Board is 4:00PM on Tuesday, July 20, 2027.

If you have any questions about filing for office, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248.370.9402.

For Campaign Finance information, visit the Oakland County Elections Division webpage.

City Council

21 years of age
A resident of the City for at least one year
A qualified elector of the City
Must obtain not less than 50 nor more than 75 valid signatures of registered voters in the City.

Absentee Voting

Absentee voter ballots are available to registered voters for all elections. They provide a convenient method for casting a ballot during the election season.

Apply for an Absentee Ballot

You may apply for an absentee ballot in several ways:

In person at the City Clerk's Office
Email a signed application to [email protected]
Online via the Secretary of State's website.
Deliver the signed application to the City Drop Box located at City Hall or the DPW Facility
By mail with prepaid postage application

Download an application for an absentee ballot here.

Permanent Ballot List

Voters now have the option to have an absentee ballot automatically sent to them before each election. To sign up for the Permanent Ballot List, complete the Absent Voter Ballot Application and check the box that states “Automatically send me an absent voter ballot for each future election for which I’m eligible.” A signed application is required to be placed on the Permanent Ballot List.

The City Clerk’s Office will begin mailing ballots 40 days before the upcoming election.
Ballots will not be forwarded. It is the voter’s responsibility to contact the City Clerk’s Office prior to each election if they wish to have their ballot sent to a temporary address. Voters on this list will remain on the list until they are no longer eligible to vote in Michigan or until they request in writing that they be removed from the list.

Return an Absentee Ballot

You may return your absentee ballot in several ways:

Return in person to the Drop Box located inside City Hall
Deliver to the Drop Box located in the parking lot at City Hall or the DPW Facility
By mail using the prepaid postage envelope
Return your ballot to the early voting site
Return your ballot to the precinct on Election Day

Remember to sign the front of the envelope prior to returning your absentee ballot.

Important Days/Times Regarding Absentee Ballots

The following days/times are important to note regarding absentee ballots:

Absentee ballots will be mailed beginning 40 days prior to the upcoming election.
Absentee ballots can be mailed to you until 5:00 PM on the Friday prior to the election.
The City Clerk’s office will be open on the Saturday prior to the election from 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM for issuing and accepting absentee ballots.
Absentee ballots can be issued to registered voters until 4:00 PM on the day before the election.
A voter who registers to vote on Election Day by appearing in person at the Clerk's Office is eligible to obtain an absentee ballot until 8:00 PM on Election Day.
A voter who has returned their absentee ballot, but wishes to spoil it and get a new one may do so until 5:00 PM on the second Friday before the election.
Your absentee ballot must be returned by 8:00 PM on Election Day.

Note: If you are in need of an accessible AV ballot, download the accessible AV application here.

Processing of Absentee Ballots

ELECTION DAY: The Absent Voter Counting Board (AVCB) will be located in the Council Chamber at the Auburn Hills City Hall, 1827 N. Squirrel Rd. The AVCB will tentatively begin at 9:00 AM on Election Day, August 4, 2026 to process absent voter ballots. (Check back as election day gets closer as the start time may change.)

One (1) challenger per party or credentialed organization shall be permitted to be at the absent voter counting board during processing on the early tabulation day and on Election Day. Challengers and observers should report to the City Clerk’s Office upon arrival.

Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes

Drive-up Drop Box located in Parking Lot 2 (available 24/7)

Drop Box attached to City Hall located to the left of the front doors (available 24/7)

Front lobby Drop Box located near stairs in City Hall (available during business hours)

Drop Box located at the DPW Facility, 1500 Brown Rd (available 24/7)

Polling Locations

Effective January 1, 2026, the City combined several precincts, reducing the number from nine to seven. As a result, your precinct number has changed. A summary of the changes is provided below. Please note: Voters who previously voted at the Presbyterian Church will now vote at Avondale High School.

To view individual precincts and find your street name, click here.

To view the full precinct map, click here.

Precinct 1

Liberty General Baptist Church 3545 Joslyn Rd

Precinct 2

Apostolic Church 3655 N. Squirrel Rd

Precinct 3

Community Center 3350 E. Seyburn Dr

Precinct 4

Community Center 3350 E. Seyburn Dr

Precinct 5

Avondale High School 2800 Waukegan Rd

Precinct 6

Avondale High School 2800 Waukegan Rd

Precinct 7

Grant Graham Elementary 2450 Old Salem Rd

Early Voting

Public Safety Building, Community Room 1899 N. Squirrel Rd

Upcoming Election Dates

Primary Election

Early Voting

July 25 - August 2, 2026

Election Day

August 4, 2026

General Election

Early Voting

October 24 - November 1, 2026

Election Day

November 3, 2026

Election Information

Early Voting

Register to Vote

Voting Options

Election Day

Election Results

Election Inspectors

Military & Overseas Civilian Voters

Political Signs

Sample Ballot

Candidate Information

Absentee Voting

Polling Locations

How to vote in Auburn Hills

Voting Information

Early Voting

What is early voting?

Where is the Auburn Hills early voting site?

What are the days/hours of early voting?

How is early voting different from absentee voting?

Absentee Voting

Early In-person Voting

Early Voting Results

Register to Vote

Am I eligible to vote?

How do I register to vote?

Voting Options

Early In-Person Voting

Voting by Absentee Ballot

Voting In-Precinct on Election Day

Election Day

When are the polls open?

Where do I vote?

What do I need to bring with me to the polls?

Can I see a sample ballot before going to the polls?

Where do I obtain election results?

Election Results

Election Inspectors

General Qualifications

Election Day Duties

Military & Overseas Civilian Voters

Political Signs

Summary Rules

Sample Ballot

Candidate Information

City Council

Library Board

Absentee Voting

Apply for an Absentee Ballot

Permanent Ballot List

Return an Absentee Ballot

Important Days/Times Regarding Absentee Ballots

Processing of Absentee Ballots

Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes

Drive-up Drop Box located in Parking Lot 2 (available 24/7)

Drop Box attached to City Hall located to the left of the front doors (available 24/7)

Front lobby Drop Box located near stairs in City Hall (available during business hours)

Drop Box located at the DPW Facility, 1500 Brown Rd (available 24/7)

Polling Locations

Precinct 1

Precinct 2

Precinct 3

Precinct 4

Precinct 5

Precinct 6

Precinct 7

Early Voting