Hello,
Included in this month’s newsletter is information on Clerk Lyons' recent testimony to the Michigan State House Elections Integrity Committee, August 5 Special & Primary Elections, and November 4 General Election. Should you have any questions, please contact Kent County Elections Director Mike Sullivan, at michael.sullivan@kentcountymi.gov or 616-632-7657.
Sincerely,
Lisa Posthumus Lyons
Kent County Clerk/Register of Deeds
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Thursday, August 14 | 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Kent County North Campus, Cedar Springs
(Between O'Reilly Auto Parts and Taco Bell)
Join us for the first-ever Kent County North Community Fest - a festive, family-friendly summer celebration filled with activities, resources, and fun for all ages!
Enjoy an exciting afternoon featuring:
- Local food trucks serving hometown favorites
- Free ice cream (while supplies last)
- Kids’ activities including face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon animals, and more
- Big trucks on display, including fire engines from Courtland Township and the City of Cedar Springs, and road equipment from the Kent County Road Commission
- Meet the Sheriff's Office Mounted Unit and their horses, and enjoy live demonstrations from the K-9 Unit
Families with school-aged children can also pick up free backpacks for kids in grades K–12, while supplies last. Plus, Health Department staff will be on site to provide the required school vaccines.
You’ll also have the chance to connect with a wide range of County programs and services. Staff from over 15 departments and offices will be available at Meet & Greet Tables to share helpful information, resources, and support.
This is a great opportunity to connect with neighbors, explore County services, and enjoy a fun afternoon in the community. Make your plans to attend and be sure to RSVP to the County’s Facebook event.
The Kent County North Campus is located between O’Reilly Auto Parts and Taco Bell at 4191 17 Mile Road NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. Free, on-site parking will be available. We hope to see you there!
If you have questions about the event, please email the Communications team.
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In July, Clerk Lyons testified to the Michigan State House Elections Integrity Committee in support of legislation that would preserve local clerk authority over election testing.
"“Kent County Clerk Lisa Posthumus Lyons, a former Republican state representative, told members of the committee that the contract’s requirements around streamlining the process of sending and keeping ballot proofs means they want official ballots with timing marks, not valid proofs.
This creates significant security concerns, Posthumus Lyons warned, as holding a centralized record of ballots could result in nefarious action, where these ballots are duplicated and sent out.
She also emphasized that local clerks know what works best for their jurisdictions.
'I and my colleagues have spent years promoting how transparent testing of our equipment before each and every election ensures the accuracy of our votes. We’ve also touted our decentralized process as an important element of election security,' Posthumus Lyons said. 'We can and we should seek to improve our process, but we shouldn’t do so at the expense of foregoing these foundational, tried and true elements that work so well.'”
The official candidate and proposal list for the August 5, 2025 Special and Primary Elections can be found by clicking here. Click here to view your sample ballot, polling location, drop box location, or to request an absentee ballot. To view the unofficial results on Election Night, click here.
The unofficial candidate and proposal list for the November 4, 2025 General Election can be found by clicking here. Information for the November election will continue to be updated as the election date gets closer.
Do you know what a "conditional primary" election is? This is triggered when more than twice the number of candidates file to run for a nonpartisan contest.
The City of Cedar Springs has a conditional primary election on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 for its City Council. There are five candidates running for two positions. The top four candidates who receive the most votes advance to the November 4, 2025 General Election where two are elected.
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All committees participating in the November 4, 2025 General Election must complete a Pre-Election Statement for all contributions and expenses through October 19. This report is due by 5pm Friday, October 24.
All other committees (except PACs NOT participating in the November 4 election) are required to file an October Quarterly statement for all contributions and expenses from July 21-October 20 by 5pm Monday, October 27.
For a calendar of the full 2025 campaign finance schedule click here.
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Special Election: Tuesday, May 6
Primary Election: Tuesday, August 5
General Election: Tuesday, November 4
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