Voter Registration
You can check your voter registration and/or register to vote in Michigan through the Secretary of State’s office.
The State of Michigan provides voter information where voters can check their registration, polling location, and view upcoming issues and candidates that may be on their ballot. Click here to locate this information.
Precincts
There are two precincts in Franklin Township on Election Day
Precinct 1 is located at Franklin Township Office - 49850 US Hwy 41
Precinct 2 is located at the Ripley Fire Hall - 20769 E Second Street
On Election Day, polls are open from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm.
Voting Absentee
You do not have to provide a reason to vote with an absent voter ballot. Registered voters can obtain an application by calling the township office at 906-487-9073. Click here to find applications, and track your absent voter ballot online.
The application must be sent to the Clerk where you are registered for processing.
Permanent Absentee Application List
Registered residents can add their names to the permanent absentee voter list. In the lead-up to each election, every person on this list will receive an application for an absent voter ballot.
To be added to the list, simply send an email to franklintwpclerk@gmail.com and include your name and address.
Election Inspector Application
Registered voters in Michigan interested in serving as Election Inspectors can fill out an application and submit it to the Clerk. Inspectors will be trained by the County Clerk prior to every even-year election cycle. Applications are available from the Clerk or on the State Voter Information Center website.
If you have any questions about voter registration or elections, please contact:
Tara Dulong, Clerk