Clerk’s Office

DSC00371rvLenore Cook, Clerk

Phone: (616) 677-1248
Email: lcook@tallmadge.com

Election & Voting Information

2024 was a big year of elections. EVERY ELECTION COUNTS! Your vote is your voice in all levels of government. If you don’t use it, others are making choices for you. Every vote, in every election, has a long term effect. Thank you to everyone who voted!

  • Where am I voting if I vote on election day in person? 
    • Click on the map below to help determine which precinct you are in (still not sure?  Give us a call at 616.677.1248, and we can look your info up!)
    • Voter District Map 2024 
    • For local elections all voters will vote at the Tallmadge Charter Township Hall @ O-1451 Leonard Street NW, Grand Rapids MI 49534
    • Residents can vote in person at the following locations for state and federal general elections at:
      • *Precinct 1 – Tallmadge Charter Township Hall @ O-1451 Leonard Street NW, Grand Rapids MI 49534
      • *Precinct 2 – Living Waters Wesleyan Church@ O-1428 Leonard Street NW, Grand Rapids MI 49534
      • *Precinct 3 – Lamont Community Church @ 14000 48th Avenue, Coopersville, MI 49404

EARLY VOTING

Ottawa County provides 9 days of early voting for State and National Elections. Early in-person voting is not a requirement for local elections. This is the result of Public Act 22-2. Polls will be open in four locations in Ottawa County, coordinated by the Ottawa County Clerk.  Registered voters of Ottawa County may cast their ballots at any one of the four locations. The locations in 2024 are:

  • Polkton Township – 6300 Arthur St. Coopersville, MI 49404
  • Georgetown Township – 1515 Baldwin St. Jenison, MI 49428
  • Grand Haven Township – 13300 168th Grand Haven, MI 49417
  • Ottawa County Department of Health & Human Services-Macatawa Room – 12185 James St. Holland, MI 49424

Absentee Voting (Vote by Mail)

All registered voters in Michigan can now vote using what’s called an absentee ballot. Absentee ballots are typically available to voters about a month prior to an election. You don’t need an excuse or a reason to vote absentee. Absentee ballots are sent to you via USPS mail or by in-person pickup. You can mail completed ballets back to the Tallmadge Township Clerk’s office or hand deliver completed ballots and place in the drop box or bring to the clerks office during office hours. Drop off or hand delivered is recommended if you are returning a ballot within two weeks of election day, in order to avoid possible postal delays.

**NEW – absentee voters now have the option to take their completed absentee ballot to the polls during early voting or on election day and personally run their ballot thru the ballot tabulator. You will still need to check in and provide identification with the election workers at your voting location.

All voters have access to Absentee Voting. If you haven’t yet registered to receive a ballot every election, you need to complete an Application to Vote each year. You can call, stop by the office, or go online to request the application. If you have already completed an application requesting a ballot for all elections, you will receive your ballot by US Mail, at the address on your application. If you will be away, please remember that ballots and other election mail cannot by forwarded by the US Postal Service. Arrangements, through the Tallmadge Township Clerk’s Office, will need to be made in writing to receive your ballot at another location other than your registered address.
Below are some commonly asked questions regarding the Absentee Voter process.

*How do I apply for an absentee ballot?

  • Online – Registered voters can request an absentee ballot online through the Michigan Secretary of State website before 5 p.m. the Friday before the election.
  • Call your city or township clerk and ask that an application be mailed to you
  • Download an application to return by mail or in-person to your local city or township clerk
  • In-person at your local city or township clerk’s office

Note: Within two weeks of election day, to avoid possible postal delays, we recommend making your request in-person at your local city or township clerk office. You’ll be able to fill out and submit your ballot while there.

Absentee Voter (Vote by Mail) Forms:

*When is the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot?

Online and mail requests for an absent voter ballot must be received by your township or city clerk no later than 5 p.m. the Friday before the election. If you’re already registered at your current address, you can request an absent voter ballot in-person at your clerk’s office anytime up to 4 p.m. on the day prior to the election. If you’re registering to vote or updating your address by appearing at your clerk’s office on Election Day, you can request an absent voter ballot at the same time you register. If you request your AV ballot the day before the election or on Election Day, you must vote the ballot in the clerk’s office.
*How Do I Get Added to the Permanent Absentee Voter List?
In order to receive an automatic absentee ballot and to be placed on the permanent absentee voter list, a registered voter must make that selection on their Absent Voter application request.  You can do this by contacting the Tallmadge Clerk’s Office at (616) 677-1248 or by submitting the form online.

*Did my absentee ballot arrive?

All registered voters can track their ballot by looking up their information by visiting the voter information SOS website.

*I messed up my ballot, now what?  Most likely you will need to be issued a new ballot. Please contact the Township Clerks office to “spoil” your ballot and to be re-issued a new one.

Election Day – In-Person Voting.

For residents who choose to vote on election day must determine their precinct.  Below is a link to the precinct map, which shows the how the precincts are mapped out.  Your Voter ID card will also state what precinct you are voting at.  If you are unsure where to vote, feel free to contact the township hall to verify your precinct and voting location. Lost your voter ID card? Give us a call and we can print you a new one.

For local elections all voters will vote at the Tallmadge Charter Township Hall @ O-1451 Leonard Street NW, Grand Rapids MI 49534

Precinct voting location information for state and federal general elections:

  • *Precinct 1 – Tallmadge Charter Township Hall @ O-1451 Leonard Street NW, Grand Rapids MI 49534
  • *Precinct 2 – Living Waters Wesleyan Church @ O-1428 Leonard Street NW, Grand Rapids MI 49534
  • *Precinct 3 – Lamont Community Church @ 14000 48th Avenue, Coopersville, MI 49404
  • Voting Precinct Map

Community Room Rental

The Community Room at the Township Hall is available for rent. The daily rental cost to our Township residents is $100.00. This includes use of (8) double tables and approximately (100) chairs as well as a full kitchen (Stove, Oven, Fridge, Microwave). This is your township and we try to keep the cost at a minimum. Call me for additional information.

If you have any questions, I will be pleased to receive your call or e-mail: lcook@tallmadge.com.

Park Pavilion

The Park Pavilion is located around the back of the park, near the playground area, basketball and pickle ball courts.  The pavilion is available for use on a first come first served basis.  There are 8 picnic tables, 2 permanently placed charcoal grills and 1 electrical outlet available for use while the park is open (typically April – October) from dawn til dusk. No alcohol is allowed in the park.  Unfortunately, we are unable to make reservations for the pavilion.