Upcoming 2024 Elections
Absent Ballot Voter Ballots
Early AV’s Processed on November 1, 2024
Absent ballot Counting Board #1 processed – 785 Ballots
Absent Voter Counting Board #2 processed – 863 Ballots
Voters who have a applied for an absent voter ballot for the Presidential Election or are listed on the permanent ballot list will be sent a ballot in the mail prior to, on, or by October 7th. Ballots cannot be mailed out until preliminary testing has been completed. If you plan or will be out of the State before the election, contact the Deputy Clerk, Christin Rice as soon as possible to make arrangements to receive your ballot.
Voters may have receive applications for an absent ballot in the mail, these are not being sent out by the Township. The absent ballot application mailing process ended in 2022. If you are not sure that you are on the list to receive a ballot, you may contact us to confirm.
Please contact Christin Rice, Tammy Conrad, or Deb Reed to verify anything election related. (269) 429-7703
St. Joseph Charter Township will hold the General Presidential election on Tuesday November 5th:
St. Joseph Charter Township will be voting on:
US Presidential Candidates – President and Vice-President
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 Board Election
Township Resident electors will be voting for offices on the Township Board: Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and four (4) trustee positions.
Shoreham Village Council Election
Village Resident electors will be voting for offices of the Village Board – President, Clerk, Treasurer and Trustee positions.
Please Take note that St. Joseph Charter township also will be voting on/for:
- Renewal of Library Millage Proposal
- Renewal of St. Joseph Public Schools Operating Millage Proposal & Sinking fund
- Benton Harbor School Board Members
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 November 5th, 2024. (See VOTING LOATIONS below)
The Clerks office will be open Saturday prior to election Day November 2nd 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 A voter was told she is not registered at all. Upon checking our records, it was discovered that she had been registered since the 1970’s.
Voter Registrations
Last day to register to vote – Other than in person – is October 21, 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.
Notice of November Early Voting and Absent Ballot Tabulation -
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Early Voting:
The third week of July the Department of State sent out 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
October 26th – Through October 29th – 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.
October 30th – 11:00 am to 7:00 p.m.
October 31st –through November 3rd – 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.
A notice of Pre-registration will be sent out by the State of Michigan to Student 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 this option. [Click here to view pre-registration mailer]
The State is also sending out a mailer to eligible but unregistered Michiganders with a Michigan driver’s license or state ID, informing them of their opportunity to register to vote.
UNOFFICIAL - Notice of Early Absent Voter Ballot Processing
ST. JOSEPH CHARTER TOWNSHIP
3000 Washington Ave.
St. Joseph
BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN
PRELIMINARY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that St. Joseph Charter Township intends to process Absent Voter Ballots for the November 5th, 2024 Primary Election, early. Approximately 18 Members of the Absent Voter Counting Board will be appointed and scheduled for processing AV Ballots on: Friday November 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.
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
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.