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Included in this month’s newsletter is information on the November 5 General Election and audit schedule for the August 6 Primary Election. Should you have questions, please contact Kent County Elections Director Mike Sullivan, at michael.sullivan@kentcountymi.gov or 616-632-7657.

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Lisa Posthumus Lyons
Kent County Clerk/Register of Deeds

58% of ballots cast in the August 6, 2024 Primary Election were from absentee voting, 39% cast were from polling locations on Election Day, and 3% cast were from early voting sites. This continues the trend in Kent County with more absentee votes than election day votes. Turnout for the Primary Election was around 26%. Kent County Elections Director Mike Sullivan shares more details in a story published by Mlive you can access by CLICKING HERE. 

Starting with the November 5, 2024 General Election, the County will now feature a watermark on all ballots. The watermark is a very faint impression in the fibers of the paper that can be seen when the sheet is held up to light. This is yet another feature that can be added to strengthen the security and integrity of our elections process and increase public confidence. 

The unofficial candidate and proposal list for the November 5, 2024 General Election can be found by clicking here. You may complete an application to receive an absentee ballot by clicking here. Early voting is from Saturday, October 26 -Sunday, November 3.

Click here view your sample ballot, polling location, drop box location or to request an absentee ballot. 

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. For the August 6, 2024 Primary Election audit schedule CLICK HERE. 

All committees participating in the August 6, 2024 Primary Election must complete a Post-Election Statement for all contributions and expenses from July 22-August 26. This report is due by 5pm Thursday, September 5.

For a calendar of the full 2024 campaign finance schedule click here. 

Presidential Primary: Tuesday, February 27
Special Election: Tuesday, May 7
State Primary Election: Tuesday, August 6
General Election: Tuesday, November 5