Elections

Nov. 5 Election Results

City Clerk Lori Parmenter and her staff were honored to administer another safe and secure election for East Grand Rapids voters. In total, 7,614 ballots were cast – 3,431 via absentee, 2,638 via early voting and 1,780 on Election Day. 

View the complete results here. 

Next Election

November 4, 2025 will be the next election. 

Register to vote by visiting the Clerk’s Office, 750 Lakeside Drive SE, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Be sure to bring proof of residency. The last day to register in person at the Clerk’s Office is 8 p.m. Election Day. 

If mailing any election materials – including registration, an absentee ballot application or absentee ballot – please allow at least seven business days ahead of the deadline to ensure it is received in a timely manner.

Ways To Vote

Absentee ballots will be mailed out in late September/early October to voters on our list. They also are available 45 days before any election in person 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Clerk’s Office, 750 Lakeside Drive SE. Voters can complete an application for an absentee ballot and email it to the Clerk’s Office or fax it to 616.940.4884. Absentee ballots are issued at the Clerk’s Office only – not at polling locations. Absentee ballots will be tabulated on election night. 

Early voting will be available for all State and Federal elections as required by law.

On Election Day, polls will be open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Find your polling location by referencing your voter information card or by visiting mi.gov/vote. View the precinct map here.

For more information, please refer to the Election FAQs webpage or contact the Clerk’s Office at 616.949.2110.

The Clerk’s Office also welcomes community members to view the tabulator accuracy testing at 8 a.m. date TBD in Commission chambers, 750 Lakeside Drive SE. 

EGR voters will also have the opportunity to use a voter assist  terminal at each precinct, including the early voting site. The VAT is an electronic voting machine that allows users to cast their votes directly on the machine by touching the screen. It securely records votes and does not allow for mistakes, such as cross-voting or over-voting on specific sections. VATs are designed to be easy to use for voters of all abilities. Learn more about VATs by visiting the Michigan Secretary of State webpage. 

Photo Identification

Michigan law requires voters to show a valid photo ID at the polls. If you do not have a photo ID, you can fill out a simple affidavit and then vote as usual. Acceptable forms of ID are:

Election Workers Needed

Become an election worker for East Grand Rapids. We’re always in need of dedicated community members to help administer local elections. Although the days are long, the rewards are many. No prior experience is needed, and all training is provided.

Fill out an election worker application form today.

City Commission Election

The City holds elections for the mayor and city commissioners in November of each odd-numbered year. The deadline to file for these offices is in April of that year. Interested candidates must be registered voters of East Grand Rapids and, if commissioner, in the district they are filing for office, have lived in the city for at least one year and submit 25 signatures from voters within the district – or city if running for mayor.

For more information, contact City Clerk Lori Parmenter at 616.949.2110.