Clerks Office/Elections
Clerk - Mary K. Swiacki
Deputy Clerk - Dawn Boyd
The clerk pays the township's bills, is the record keeper and election manager for the township as well as a voting member of the board. The following is a list of duties as required by law:
- Maintains all township records unless otherwise provided
- Maintain general ledger of accounts
- Records, maintains and publishes township meeting minutes
- Keeps the township book of oaths
- Responsible for special meeting notices
- Keeps voter registration file and conducts elections
- Keeps township ordinance book
- Maintains complaint book
NOTICE OF PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
NOTICE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION
EARLY VOTING CANVASS OF VOTES
What changes to expect when voting in 2024
In November 2022, the voters of Michigan passed Proposal 2022-02.
These provisions include new guidelines for:
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
The Michigan Constitution now recognizes that residents, once registered, may submit a one-time SINGLE SIGNED ABSENT VOTER BALLOT APPLICATION that will enable them to receive an absentee BALLOT before ALL future elections. What has changed? Prior to this proposal passing, an application for an absentee ballot was required to be filled out prior to every election cycle. This now is a one (1) time sign-up option covering all future elections.
ABSENTEE VOTING IMPROVEMENTS
Pre-paid return postage on absentee ballot applications and ballot envelopes are now provided to the absentee voter. Also, enhanced tracking system for absentee applications and ballots to permit voters to track, and to receive electronic notifications about the status of their applications and ballots.
9 DAYS OF EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING
Early voting must be offered for at least nine consecutive days, beginning on the second Saturday before the election and ending on the Sunday before the election, for at least eight hours a day for every Federal and State election. The first election at which early voting will be constitutionally required will be the 2024 presidential primary election.
VOTER IDENTIFICATION
Every voter appearing in person to cast a ballot is asked to present an approved photo ID. Registered voters who do not have photo ID or do not have photo ID with them can sign an affidavit of identity and vote a regular ballot; Prop 2 expands the types of photo ID that can be used for voting purposes to include those issued by additional educational institutions and by local governments.
MILITARY AND OVERSEAS BALLOTS
The absentee ballots of military voters and voters living overseas are considered timely if they are postmarked by Election Day and received by the clerk’s office within six days of the election.
If you have any questions, contact Armada Township Clerk, Mary K. Swiacki at 586-784-5200
NOTICE OF PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
Voter Registration Information
Residents of Armada Township may register to vote Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Armada Township Clerk's office. You may also register to vote at any Secretary of State branch office.
To look up your personal voter information registration and polling place, visit the Michigan Voter Information Center.
If you have any questions, contact the clerk’s office at 586.784.5200.
Absentee Voter Information
Any registered voter can vote by absentee ballot at any time. They must first apply for an absentee ballot by completing the Absentee Application and returning it to the clerk's office by person, mail it to 23121 East Main Street P.O. Box 578 Armada MI. 48005 or put it in our drop box in front of the building. It must be signed and dated to be accepted. The clerk will then mail an absentee ballot to the address given on the application in advance of the next election.
To check your absent voter status, contact the clerk's office.
Permanent Absentee Voter
If you wish to be put on the Permanent AV List, which means you would automatically receive an absentee ballot application before every election. Fill out the Permanent Absent Voter Application.
Precinct Information
Residents of Armada Township, including Armada Village residents, have two polling places:
Pricinct 1
Residents living south of Armada Center Road vote at
Armada School Administration Building
74500 Burk Street
Armada, Michigan 48005
Pricinct 2
Residents living north of Armada Center Road vote at
Armada Senior Center
75400 North Avenue
Armada, Michigan 48005
Election Inspector Application
Armada Township Clerk is looking for people to work elections in the township. It’s a paid job and we provide donuts and dinner on Election Day. If you have:
- Basic computer skills
- An interest in the process of government
- A few days a year to help out
- A willingness to learn new things
- You could be on the team!
If you’ve ever thought you might enjoy being involved, now’s the time to find out. Election Inspectors Applications can be obtained through the link or at the Township Hall. Must be at least 16 years old.
Contact Deputy Clerk Dawn Boyd at 586.784.5200 or by e-mail at deputyclerk@armadatwp.org with any questions.
