2025 Elections
Possible Election Date:
May 5, 2025
August 5, 2025
November 4, 2025
Currently no elections are scheduled for St. Joseph Charter Township -
If an election is scheduled it will be announced 85 days prior to the election date!
May 6th Election would be announced by February 11th
August 5th Election would be announced by May 13th
November 4th Election would be announced by August 12th
Voter Registrations
Even though there may not be any elections this year, you can still register to vote:
Register to Vote on-line at: Register to vote
Note: first time drivers getting their license at the Secretary of States office are automatically registered to vote unless you indicate that you do not wish to be registered. Age limitations have recently been lowered and 16-year-olds will now be pre-registered to voter.
Also, at the local Secretary of States office:
1690 Mall Drive, Benton Harbor, MI
Phone: (888) 767-6424
Appointments can be made at: state.mi.us
At the Township Hall:
3000 Washington Ave., St. Joseph, MI
Picture ID will be required!
See below for more information under “7 FAQ’s about voting and voter registration”.
Notice - Be up to date on Township Information:
Mark your calendars. The BEST way to receive Township information is to check our website: www.sjct.org., our Facebook page, or to join the TextMyGov option on our website (see the Home Page to join) TextMyGov will have pertinent information on all matters of Township issues that may concern you. Including election reminders. Disclaimer…TextMyGov should not be considered as a way of soliciting your votes for any candidate, only to serve as a reminder that an election is coming up.
Voting Locations
Precinct #1 - St. Joseph Township Public Safety Complex, 1750 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor
Precinct #2 - St. Joseph Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1201 Maiden Ln, Saint Joseph
Precinct #3 - St. Joseph Charter Township Hall, 3000 Washington Ave, Saint Joseph
Precinct #4 - Peace Lutheran Church, 3590 Lincoln Ave, Saint Joseph
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Forms
Michigan Absent Voter Ballot Application
7 FAQs About Voting and Voter Registration
Where do I register to vote?
You can register to vote at your local clerk's office, county clerk's office, or at any Secretary of State branch office. On-line at Michigan Online Voter Registration (state.mi.us)
If you are registering less than 15 days before an Election, you must register to vote in person at your local clerk's office. Proof of residency will be required. (Examples of proof of residency: Copy of a bank statement; any type of utility bill – gas, electric, water or paycheck stub – any of these with your St. Joseph Township address on it.)
When is the last day to register to vote by mail?
15 days before an election.
To register by mail, complete the Michigan Voter Application and mail to your city or township clerk at least 15 days before the election.
When is the last day to register to vote in person?
8pm on Election Day.
Anyone who wishes to register to vote less than 15 days before an election, including Election Day, must register in person at their city or township clerk's office.
Who can vote by mail?
Everyone can vote by mail! No reason needed.
To request a ballot, complete the Michigan Absent Ballot Application, and mail to your city or township clerk.
How do I vote by mail for every election?
To receive an absentee ballot application for every election, ask your city or township clerk about joining the Permanent Absent Voter List.
When can I vote by mail?
Absentee ballots are available 45 days before every election. You can request to have a ballot mailed to you by the Friday before the election at 5pm. You can also request a ballot in person at your city or township clerk's office until 4pm on the Monday before the election. New voters can pick up an absentee ballot in person when they register to vote at their city or township clerk's office until 8pm on Election Day.
All ballots must be returned to the city or township clerk no later than 8pm on Election Day.
Can I register to vote at my polling place?
No. If you are not registered to vote on Election Day, you must register to vote at your city or township clerk's office; however, you may vote an absentee ballot at your city or township clerk's office when you register to vote, or you can take your registration receipt and vote in person at your polling place.