Upcoming 2024 Elections
Election Commission -
Election Commission Meeting Monday, July 22, 2024 11:00 a.m. - Click here to view meeting notice.
St. Joseph Charter Township will hold the Primary election on Tuesday August 6th:
St. Joseph Charter Township will be voting on State Offices: State Senator 20th District, Representative in Congress 4th District, Representative in State Legislature 38th District,
County Offices: Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk and Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, County Commissioner 5th District, and Delegate(s) to County Convention.
Township Offices: Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, and Trustees (4) (See Township Board Election below)
Shoreham Village Council (See Shoreham Village Council Election below)
County Proposals:
- Renewal of Senior Centers Proposal
- Renewal of County Law Enforcement and Public Safety Proposal
- Renewal of 9-1-1 Emergency System
Please Take note that St. Joseph Charter township also will be voting on the Public Safety Millage Renewal.
Voter's Guide - Personalized Ballot | VOTE411
Sample ballots with proposal wording will be available at the Township Hall office.
Precincts 1, 2, 3, & 4 will be open 7:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 6th 2024. (See VOTING LOATIONS below)
The Clerks office will be open Saturday prior to election Day August 3rd 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. to issue absent ballots.
Every election year voter registration applications are being mailed out by 3rd parties asking voters to register to vote. They do not come from the Clerk’s office. These applications are being received by the Deputy Clerk and most are already registered to vote. Voters are urged to first call the deputy Clerks office at 269-932-0271 before filling these out; to check, verify or confirm if they are already registered to vote in St. Joseph Charter Township. We encourage our residents to register if they have not done so already; with us, or with the Secretary of State’s office or on-line at: www.michigan.gov/sos
Last day to register to vote – Other than in person – is July 23, 2024 – 14 days prior to the election residents my register with proof of residency. Michigan also has Election Day-Same Day voter registration. Residents may register to vote with the Clerk or Deputy on election day with proof of residency and will be given a notice to be able to vote in precinct.
Early Voting:
The third week of July the Department of State will be sending an informational postcard to every household with at least one active registered voter. There will only be one mailer per household (no prepopulated voter information), and a household will receive a mailer only if there is at least one active registered voter at the household (if the household has only inactive voters, the mailer will not be sent). [click here to view post card mailer]
Dates/Days of Early Voting: Located at the Lake Michigan College Todd Center – 2785 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor
July 27th – 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.
July 28th – 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.
July 29th – 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.
July 30th – 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.
July 31st – 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.
Aug 1st – 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.
Aug 2nd – 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.
Aug 3rd – 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.
Aug 4th – 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.
A notice of Pre-registration will be sent out by the State of Michigan for voters who are between the ages of 16 and 17.5, have a Michigan driver’s license or state ID, and are not currently preregistered to vote, informing them of their option. [Click here to view pre-registration mailer]
The State is also sending out a mailer to eligible but unregistered Michiganders with Michigan driver’s license or state ID, informing them of their opportunity to register to vote.
Notice of Early Absent Voter Ballot Processing
ST. JOSEPH CHARTER TOWNSHIP
3000 Washington Ave.
St. Joseph
BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that St. Joseph Charter Township intends to process Absent Voter Ballots for the August 6, 2024 Primary Election, early. Approximate 14 Members of the Absent Voter Counting Board will be appointed and scheduled for processing AV Ballots on: Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph Charter Township Hall Board Room located at 3000 Washington Avenue, St. Joseph, Michigan.
Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the Township Clerk, Patrice Rose, or Deputy Clerk Christin Rice; at 3000 Washington Avenue, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085
269-429-7703, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Township Board Election
Anyone wishing to run for office on The Township Board of Trustees for a four-year term, can pick up a petition packet on the Township Hall. Positions include Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and four Trustees. All positions are considered part-time and no benefits are offered to Board members. Packets are available at the Township Hall office and are due by 4:00 p.m. April 23, 2024. Candidates are placed on the August 6th and November 5th 2025 Ballots.
Shoreham Village Council Election
Anyone residing in the Village of Shoreham, wishing to run for office on the Village Council, can pick up a petition packet at the Township Hall. Open positions include Village President (1), Clerk (1), Treasurer (1) Four-year term Trustees (2 open positions) and Partial term Trustee (1 open position). Packets are available at the Township Hall office and are due by 4:00 p.m. July 23, 2024. Candidates are placed on the November 5th Ballot.
August 6th 2024 will be the State, County and Local Primary
November 5th 2024 will be the Presidential Election
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.
Early Voting - Click here to view Herald Palladium Article
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.
Absent Voting
Please fill out anAbsent Ballot Application if you would like to vote an Absent Ballot
Forms
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.