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It's time to start thinking about

the Nov. 3 election

  The General Mid-Term Elections are less than one month away across the United States, for Frankenmuth-area residents, there are some specific proposals and candidates to choose from.

  The election is set for 7am to 8pm Tuesday, November 3. While the ballots have been finalized, voters need to begin preparation to cast their votes.

  Starting now, persons should begin requesting absentee ballots online or submit for a paper application. For persons wishing to vote from home, it is recommended they request their ballots no later than Tuesday, October 13, to give themselves enough time to receive their ballots, complete them, and return them to their respective city or township clerks by the deadline.

  September 24 is the first day that citizens can vote in person, with an absentee ballot.

  October 5 is the first day communities may offer in-person early voting at a designated early voting site. To find out more, contact the local clerks or visit mi.gov/vote to find out when and where persons can vote early, in person, for the November 3 General Election.

  October 19 is the last day to register to vote online or by mail to vote in this election. Beginning October 20, citizens will need to register in person at their respective city or township clerk’s office, with proof of residency.

 October 20 is also the last day recommended to return ballots by mail to avoid postal delays. Starting October 21, it is recommended persons should return ballots in person to the local municipalities or to a secure drop box in the community.

  October 24 is the first day of statewide in-person early voting period. All communities must offer in-person early voting at a designated early voting site starting that day. Contact local clerks or visit mi.gov/vote for more information.

  November 1 is the last day of statewide, in-person early voting.

  November 2 at 4pm is the deadline to vote in person, with an absentee ballot, at local clerk’s office if the voter is registered to vote where they live. After 4pm, persons must vote at their polling place on Election Day.

  November 3 the polls are open 7am to 8pm. Frankenmuth City voters will cast their ballots at the City Training Center on North Franklin Street, Frankenmuth Township citizen will go the Frankenmuth Fire Department, and Blumfield Township residents will travel to the Blumfield Township Office, 1175 West Vassar Road (M-15).

  For those serving in the military or living overseas, ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by Monday, November 9, to count.......

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