​City Elections

The City of Ludington conducts elections on each even year for the election of all City officials.  Even Year Primaries are held on the 1st Tuesday following the 1st Monday in August and the Even Year General Election is held on the 1st Tuesday following the 1st Monday in November. 

2022 Election Dates
May 3, 2022  Special Election
August 2, 2022  Primary Election
November 8, 2022  General Election

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022

CITY OF LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF LUDINGTON:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the City of Ludington who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the City Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency.  Registration forms can be obtained at www.mi.gov/vote, and mailed to the City Clerk at 400 S Harrison St., Ludington, MI 49431.  Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk for the November General Election is Monday, October 24, 2022.

After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.497) at the Ludington City Clerk’s Office, located at 400 S. Harrison St., Ludington, MI 49431 at the following times:

• Regular business hours:  Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the election will be conducted in all voting wards of the City of Ludington for the purpose of electing candidates for the following office(s):

For the Purpose of Electing the Following Offices:

State:                    Governor & Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General

Congressional:     U.S. Representative in Congress 2^nd District

Legislative:           State Senator 32^nd District & Representative in State Legislature 102^nd District

State Board(s):     Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan,                               Trustee of Michigan State University, and Governor of Wayne State University

County:                 County Commissioner 1^st District

                             County Commissioner 2^nd District

Non-Partisan:       Justice of the Supreme Court

                             Judge of Court of Appeals 3^rd District – Incumbent Position

                            Judge of Court of Appeals 3^rd District – Incumbent Position Partial Term Ending                                01/01/2025

                             Judge of Court of Appeals 3^rd District – Non-Incumbent Position

School District:     West Shore Community College Board of Trustees Member

                             Ludington Area Schools Board Member

City:                      Mayor

                             Clerk

                             Council Member, 2^nd Ward

                             Council Member, 4^th Ward

                             Council Member, 6^th Ward                 

And for the Purpose of Voting on the Following Proposal(s):

Proposal 22-1

A proposal to amend the state constitution to require annual public financial disclosure reports by legislators and other state officers and change state legislator term limit to 12 total years in legislature.

Proposal 22-2

A proposal to amend the state constitution to add provisions regarding elections.

Proposal 22-3

A proposal to amend the state constitution to establish new individual right to reproductive freedom, including right to make all decisions about pregnancy and abortion; allow state to regulate abortion in some cases; and forbid prosecution of individuals exercising established right.

Full text of the ballot and/or proposals may be obtained at the City of Ludington Clerk’s office, 400 S. Harrison Street, Ludington, Michigan 49431.  Telephone (231) 845-6237.  A sample ballot may be viewed at www.mi.gov/vote.                     

Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot or at www.mi.gov/vote.

Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the City Clerk’s office at (231) 845-6237.

This notice is given as required by law MCL 168.498.

Deborah L Luskin

City Clerk

City of Ludington