The Presidential Primary will be held Tuesday, February 28, 2012.  Polling will take place at the Wallace F. Watt Community Center (gym) located behind the township offices at 12803 S. Wacousta Road.  The polls will be open from 7:00am - 8:00pm.

Monday, January 30, 2012 is the last day to register to vote for the Presidential Primary.

The Presidential Primary has separate ballot types for the Republican and Democratic party candidates.  You must select a ballot type to vote in this election.

February 28 Election Frequently Asked Questions

Sample Ballots

Precinct 1 - Democratic Ballot SAMPLE
Precinct 1 - Republican Ballot SAMPLE

Precinct 2 - Democratic Ballot SAMPLE
Precinct 2 - Republican Ballot SAMPLE

To register to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age by election day, and a resident of Michigan and the city or township where you are registering to vote.  For more information, please visit the Michigan Secretary of State website, or contact the Township Clerk’s Office.

Absentee voter ballots are available for all elections. They provide voters with a convenient method for casting a ballot when they are unable to attend the polls on Election Day.

As a registered voter, you may obtain an absentee voter ballot if you are:

• age 60 years old or older
• unable to vote without assistance at the polls
• expecting to be out of town on election day
• in jail awaiting arraignment or trial
• unable to attend the polls due to religious reasons
• appointed to work as an election inspector in a precinct outside of your precinct of residence

If you would like to request an absentee ballot application, please contact the Township Clerk’s Office or download the Absent Voter Ballot Application from this web page and submit to the Township Clerk via fax or email.

Permanent Absent Voter List Request

The Township Clerk’s Office maintains a Permanent Absent Voter List, which includes qualified absentee voters who have requested to automatically be sent an absentee ballot application for each election scheduled in Watertown Township.  If you would like to be added to this list, please contact the Township Clerk’s Office.

Watertown Township depends on resident election inspectors to successfully conduct every election. These are paid positions. If you are interested in becoming an election inspector, please complete the Election Inspector Application.  If you have questions about becoming an election worker, please contact the Township Clerk’s office.

Federal Voting Assistance Program  
Voting assistance for uniformed service members, their families, and citizens living outside the U.S

Michigan Voter Information Center    

Michigan Secretary of State       

Melissa Freeman
Township Clerk
Email Melissa

Christy Sochay
Deputy Clerk
Email Christy

12803 S. Wacousta Road
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Phone: (517) 626-6593 x201
Fax: (517) 626-6405