Where to Vote

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Where to Vote
Getting to the polls on election day is crucial! The polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4. The busiest times at the polls are in the morning before school starts and the lunch hour. Most polling places are within walking distance of your home, and they also provide parking.

At Michigan's cutting edge online Voter Information Center you can find out which poll you vote at, map the neighborhood, or get directions to the polling site (we also have a list of polls in Ann Arbor listed below).

New Voter Identification Requirement
Due to a recent court ruling, every Michigan voter who votes at the polls must comply with a new voter identification requirement by either showing picture identification or signing an affidavit attesting that he or she is not in possession of picture identification. The new voter identification requirement became effective with the November 6, 2007 General Election.

Voters can satisfy the picture identification requirement by showing a Michigan driver's license or a Michigan personal identification card. However, voters who do not bring picture identification to the polls or do not possess picture identification can still vote like any other voter by signing the affidavit.

Please note that the Michigan voter identification requirement does not apply to absentee voting. Therefore, absentee voters do not need to show picture identification to request or return an absentee ballot.

Where is my polling place located?
The list below contains all of the polling sites in Ann Arbor as of August 2008. Of course, if you have any trouble, don't hesitate to contact the campaign and one of our staffers can help you out, whether it's figuring out where to vote or getting a ride to the polls on election day. Visit the voter information center to find out if you're registered and, if you are, where your polling location is.

City of Ann Arbor Precinct/Polling List (as of May 2006)
Precinct	Location	Address
1-1&2	Michigan Union	530 S. State St.
1-3	Community High School	401 N. Division
1-4	Community Center	625 N. Main St.
1-5&6*	Northside School	912 Barton Dr.
1-7	Bursley Hall	1931 Duffield St.
1-8	Mack School	920 Miller
1-9	Clague Middle School	2616 Nixon Rd.
1-10	Arrowwood Hills Community Center	2566 Arrowwood Trail
2-1	Family Housing Community Center	1000 McIntyre Dr.
2-2	Mary Markley Hall	1503 Washington Heights
2-3&4*	Angell School	1608 S. University Ave.
2-5	AA Assembly of God	2455 Washtenaw Ave.
2-6	Clague Middle School	2616 Nixon Rd.
2-7	King School	3800 Waldenwood Lane
2-8	St. Pauls Lutheran School	495 Earhart Rd.
2-9	Thurston School	2300 Prairie St.
3-1&2*	East Quad	701 E. University Ave.
3-3	Tappan Middle School	2251 E. Stadium Blvd.
3-4&7*	Allen School	2560 Towner Blvd.
3-5	University Townhouses Center	3200 Braeburn Circle
3-6&9*	Scarlett Middle School	3300 Lorraine St.
3-8	Pittsfield School	2543 Pittsfield Blvd.
4-1	South Quad	600 E. Madison
4-2	Mary St. Polling Place	926 Mary St.
4-3	U-M Coliseum	Fifth Ave & Hill St.
4-4	Pioneer High School	601 W. Stadium Blvd.
4-5	St. Clare Church/Temple Beth Emeth	2309 Packard St.
4-6	Cobblestone Farm	2781 Packard St.
4-7	Dicken School	2135 Runnymede Blvd.
4-8	Pioneer High School	601 W. Stadium Blvd.
4-9	Lawton School	2250 S. Seventh St.
5-1**	Ann Arbor District Library	343 S. Fifth Ave.
5-2	Bach School	600 W. Jefferson St.
5-3	2nd Baptist Church	850 Red Oak Rd.
5-4&5**	Slauson Middle School	1019 W. Washington St.
5-6	Eberwhite School	800 Soule Blvd.
5-7	Dicken School	2135 Runnymede Blvd.
5-8	Lakewood Center	344 Gralake Ave.
5-9	Haisley School	825 Duncan St.
5-10	Abbot School	2670 Sequoia Parkway
5-11	Forsythe Middle School	1655 Newport Rd.
* consolidated precincts ** relocated from old Ann Arbor Y due to building conditions

First-Time Voter?

If you have never voted in Michigan and register by mail, you must appear in person to vote in the first election in which you wish to participate. This requirement does not apply if:
(1)	You personally hand-deliver the voter registration form (PDF) to your county, city, or township clerk's office instead of mailing the form;
(2)	You are 60 years of age or more;
(3)	You are disabled, or;
(4)	You are eligible to vote under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.

If you have never voted in Michigan and register by mail, you may also be subject to a new identification requirement provided under federal law. The identification requirement is explained on the voter registration form (PDF).

Tips for College Students

College students often find themselves caught in the technicalities of Michigan election laws. Here are some tips to help guide you through. For more information or if you have any questions, feel free contact the campaign.

You are eligible to vote in the State of Michigan if you are: (1) 18 yrs. old or will turn 18 by the date of the next election; (2) A U.S. citizen; (3) A Michigan resident.

If you are eligible to vote in Michigan, you must identify your "principal residence" in the state. As a college student, you can choose to register with your campus address, OR the address where you resided prior moving to campus.

Michigan will only keep one registration address on file, so you have to choose whether your home or school address is going to be your principal residence.

Current law requires you to register to vote 30 days before the date of the next election.

If you register to vote by mail and have never registered previously, you may not vote an absentee ballot in the first election in which you participate (you must physically attend the polls, a potential problem if your principal residence is far from campus). Therefore, if you anticipate that you will need an absent voter ballot for the first election that you participate in after registering, it is necessary to register at a Secretary of State branch or at your local clerk's office.

If you haven't already voted or want to vote absentee, plan to drop in on the clerk to register in person at least 30 days before the election. If you register by mail, plan to vote in person at the clerk's office (using an absentee ballot prior to Election Day) or attend the polls on Election Day.

Your clerk's office is open on the Saturday before every election from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., by law, to provide absentee ballots. You can also call your clerk to make an appointment to vote.

Paid for by Rebekah Warren for State Representative, 234 8th St., Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Christine Green, Treasurer.