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The next election within the County is a special election on Tuesday, May 7. This election features a proposal question for the City of Kentwood and proposal questions for the following school districts:
- Comstock Park Public Schools
- Kenowa Hills Public Schools
- Lowell Area Schools
- Thornapple Kellogg Schools
- Wayland Union School District
Additionally, there is a recall election for two members of the Grant Public Schools Board of Education.
The complete language of the proposals can be found by clicking here. To request an absentee ballot for this election, click here. For information on your polling location, click here.
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Earlier this month our office unveiled a new searchable database with Kent County's past election results called Election Stats. ElectionStats features a user-friendly interface that allows individuals to delve into Kent County's electoral history. With a simple query box, users can filter data by year, office, and election type. The platform presents comprehensive election results, including candidate information, ballot questions, and voter turnout metrics.
Election Stats can be accessed by clicking here. For more information, please see this press release.
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The candidate filing deadline to appear on the August 6 Primary Election ballot has passed. An unofficial candidate and proposal list can be found by clicking here. Candidates that win in the August Primary Election will appear on the November 5 General Election ballot. |
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Individuals interested in running for school board, village office, or for partisan office with no political party affiliations on the November 5 General Election ballot must file by 4pm on Tuesday, July 23.The filing requirements for the various offices can be found by clicking here. |
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Following each election the County Clerk conducts an independent post-election audit. Our office, in conjunction with the State Bureau of Elections, randomly draws a varying number of precincts in the County where we audit a precinct's absentee voter count board and election day process. This audit includes analyzing requirements around pre-election, election inspectors, e-pollbook, voting systems and testing, poll book, ballot containers, and applications to vote.
Following an audit the County Clerk publishes a public report with results. For the results report of the February 27 Presidential Primary, click here.
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Earlier this year our office sent a press release and Clerk Lyons conducted several news interviews regarding the need for additional election inspectors to work during this election cycle. Please click here to view that press release. Further information regarding becoming an election inspector can be found by clicking here.
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All Committees participating in the May 7 election must file a Pre-Election report by 5pm April 26 for all expenses incurred through April 21. Additionally, a Post-Election Report is due by 5pm June 6 for all expenses incurred between April 22 and May 27.
All candidates appearing on the ballot in the August or November 2024 elections must form their committee within ten calendar days of becoming a candidate. The candidate has an additional ten calendar days to then turn in the committee's Statement of Organization form to the County.
For a calendar of the full 2024 campaign finance schedule click here.
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Presidential Primary: Tuesday, February 27
Special Election: Tuesday, May 7
State Primary Election: Tuesday, August 6
General Election: Tuesday, November 5
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