Elections

Sample Ballots

Take a look at sample ballots for the Nov. 3, 2026 election. The sample ballots are yellow. Actual ballots will be white.

Precinct 1 — Holland Schools: Click here.

Precinct 2 — Hamilton Schools: Click here.

Precinct 3 — Saugatuck Schools: Click here.

The Nov. 3 Election

The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, but Election Day is only one of your voting options. Laketown Township voters can also vote by absentee ballot or during nine days of Early Voting.

Absentee ballots were available on Sept. 24, 40 days before the election. Completed ballots returned to the Clerk’s Office are securely stored until they are processed by election workers through the Absent Voter Counting Board.

Registered voters may request an absentee ballot in person through 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. If you need your ballot mailed, please request it earlier to allow time for delivery and return. Regular absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. A postmark does not extend the deadline.

Early voting

Early Voting begins Oct. 24. and runs through Sunday, Nov. 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at Laketown Township Hall, 4338 Beeline Road.

Early Voting works much like Election Day voting. You receive your ballot, make your selections, and personally insert your ballot into a tabulator.

Important: Laketown does not offer Early Voting on Monday, Nov. 2. Sunday, Nov. 1, is your last day to vote early in person.

Election Day

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls are open from 7 a.m.to 8 p.m.

  • Precinct 1 (Holland Public Schools): Laketown Township Hall, 4338 Beeline Road
  • Precinct 2 (Hamilton Community Schools): Graafschap Fire Department, 4534 60th St.
  • Precinct 3 (Saugatuck Public Schools): Laketown Township Hall, 4338 Beeline Road

Whether you vote absentee, early, or at your precinct on Election Day, all three methods come together on Election Night through the hard work of our election inspectors.

Absentee Voting Information

Apply for an absentee ballot

On the Permanent Ballot List but out of town?

Important: Election mail (including ballots) is not forwarded.
If you will be away from your home address, you must submit a form to update your ballot mailing address for the duration of your absence.

Deadlines & Voting Instructions

  • Vote your absentee ballot:
    • In Person: Vote your ballot in precinct on Election Day or during early voting.
    • Mail: Drop your ballot in the mail (prepaid postage included). Ballots must arrive by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
    • Dropbox/Clerk’s Office: Place your completed ballot (signed, in secrecy sleeve, inside envelope) in an official drop box or deliver to the Clerk’s Office.
  • Vote in person:
    • Polls will be open on Election Day from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm.

Check Eligibility & Register to Vote

Visit mvic.sos.state.mi.us to:

  • Confirm if you are registered to vote
  • Find your polling location
  • View your ballot
  • Locate ballot drop boxes

Laketown Township Voting Precincts

Laketown’s three precincts align with school districts. Check your tax bill to determine your district.

  • Precinct 1 (Holland Public Schools): Laketown Township Hall, 4338 Beeline Road
  • Precinct 2 (Hamilton Community Schools): Graafschap Fire Department, 4534 60th St.
  • Precinct 3 (Saugatuck Public Schools): Laketown Township Hall, 4338 Beeline Road

County Election Resources

Visit: Allegan County Elections

  • Election Results
  • Campaign Finance Information
  • Candidate Filing Details
  • Prior Election Results

Military & Overseas Voters

Special services are available for military and overseas civilian voters in Michigan elections.

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