Current Election Information
Next Election in the City of Bangor
May 5, 2026 – Local Election
- Voters will be voting on two (2) Council Member seats
- Current Expiring Terms:
- Mayor Pro Tem Pati Martinez-Serratos
- Councilmember Jeremy Uplinger
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026 / 4 pm – Nominating petitions and Affidavits of Identity for partisan and nonpartisan candidates due.
- Nominating petitions and Affidavits of Identity can be obtained at City Hall Monday-Friday from 9 am to 4 pm
NOTICES:
Required Notices for the May 5, 2026 Local Election:
Notices will be posted here once required
Office Location and Hours
Clerk’s Office City Hall, 257 W Monroe St
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop Box Location
Election Drop Box (24/7):
- 257 W Monroe St (West side of City Hall, across from Police Station/Library)
Ballots may also be returned to the Clerk’s office in City Hall.
Registration Deadlines and Absentee Voting
Voter Registration Deadline BY MAIL
15 days prior to any election
**Eligible citizens may register to vote at any time up to and including 8 pm on Election Day.
Mailed Absentee Ballot Deadline
We must receive your written request for a ballot to be mailed by 5:00 pm on the Friday prior to the election. We are open the Saturday before an election for absentee voting 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
In-Person Absentee Voting Deadline
Because of State Law, no absentee ballots can be issued after 4:00 pm the Monday before the election.
You must vote in the Clerk’s Office on this day – you will not be able to take the ballot with you.
All voted ballots must be received by 8:00 pm on election day in order to be counted.
Early Voting Site
Please note: there is no early voting for this election
Registration Status
Voter Registration Status
You can check your voter registration status and/or apply for an absentee voter ballot online using the State of Michigan’s website.
Sample Ballot
The State of Michigan provides a sample ballot to help you prepare to vote before you go to the polls. You can view the ballot online or download a PDF copy at the button link below titled “Voter Status and Absent Voter Information”.
