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Hello,
Included in this month’s newsletter is information on the August 4 primary election including what's on the ballot, how to identify your polling location, how to view unofficial results on election night, and more! 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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Michigan's Primary election is on Tuesday, August 4. Polling locations are open 7am-8pm. To view the official candidates & proposal list for this election, click here. To find your polling location, click here. You can access the unofficial results on election night by clicking here.
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Clerk Lyons recently conducted a joint interview with Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck on what voters should know ahead of the August 4 Primary election. Most notably, that voters may only vote within one political party's primary on the ballot.
To view the full story, click here.
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Clerk Lyons attended the City of Grand Rapids Public Logic & Accuracy testing of election equipment to be used in the August 4 Primary election. City Clerk Joel Hondorp and Clerk Lyons discussed with WGVU Public Radio that many checks and balances within Michigan's elections system to ensure the integrity of the vote. To view the full story, click here. |
Clerk Lisa Posthumus Lyons participated in a radio interview with West Michigan Weekend Host Phil Tower discussing what voters should know ahead of the August 4 Primary election.
To listen to the full interview, click here.
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Absentee ballots are tabulated in the Absentee Voter Count Board (AVCB) which consists of three election inspectors, with at least one from both major political parties. The AVCB tabulates all absentee ballots that are sent in by voters. Jurisdictions with a population of at least 5k may convene its AVCB up to eight days prior to Election Day. Jurisdictions with a population of less than 5k may convene its AVCB one day prior. For more information on the absentee voting process, click here.
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All candidate committees and ballot question committees NOT participating in an election in 2026 are required to submit an October Quarterly Report by Monday, October 26 at 5pm.
All committees participating in the August 4 Primary Election are required to submit a Post-Election Report by Thursday, September 3 at 5pm.
For a calendar of the full 2026 campaign finance schedule click here.
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Special Election: Tuesday, May 5
Primary Election: Tuesday, August 4
General Election: Tuesday, November 3
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