​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
Petitions Now Available at the Clerk's Office for the Following Offices in City of Ludington

• Mayor - 4 Year Term Ending December 31, 2026
• Clerk - 4 Year Term Ending December 31, 2026
• 2nd Ward Councilor - 4 Year Term Ending December 31, 2026
• 4th Ward Councilor - 4 Year Term Ending December 31, 2026
• 6th Ward Councilor - 4 Year Term Ending December 31, 2026

Petitions are due by 4 p.m. on April 19, 2022

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022

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 May election is Monday, April 18, 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 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, April 30, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Election Day, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following will appear on the ballot:

For the Purpose of Electing the Following Officers:

Charter Commission:  Mark A. Barnett
                                    Nicholas Krieger
                                    Jack L. Stibitz
                                    Mike Winczewski

For the Purpose of Voting on the Following Proposals:

Ludington Area School District
Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal
Ludington Area School District Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal .25 mill for 10 years

Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative office of Ludington Area School District, 809 E. Tinkham Avenue, Ludington, Michigan 49431-1594, telephone:  (231) 845-7303

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 MCL 168.498 (2)

Deborah L Luskin
City Clerk
City of Ludington