There are only eight states in the nation that administer elections at the local level. Michigan’s election system, involving 83 county clerks, 281 city clerks, and 1,240 township clerks makes it the most decentralized elections system in the nation. Election processes at the local level are determined by state election law and city charters.

The best source for elections assistance is the Michigan Bureau of Elections at the Secretary of State (517-373-2540).

State statutes

• Michigan Election Law
• Home Rule City Act

Secretary of State Guidelines

• Overview: Structure of Michigan’s Elections System
  
• Voter Education Fact Sheets
• Citizens Redistricting Commission (information on 2018 ballot proposal)

League Publications

• Headlee Roll Back and Headlee Override – updated 2024

Citizen Education on ballot proposals – samples:

• Auburn Hills (HRC) pop. 24,360, Fire millage flyer
• Berkley (HRC) pop. 15,194, Headlee override fact sheet
• Farmington Hills (HRC) pop. 83,986, Public Safety millage renewal flyer
• Midland (HRC) pop. 42,547, Road millage brochure
• Oak Park (HRC) pop. 29,560, Recreation millage/bond renewal presentation
• Pinckney (GLV) pop. 2,415, Headlee override FAQs
• St. Johns (HRC) pop. 7,698, Headlee information sheet