City Elections

2026 Election Dates 

• Tuesday, May 5, 2026               Special Election
• Tuesday, August 4, 2026          State Primary Election
• Tuesday, November 3, 2026    State General Election   

Nominating Petitions are now available for the following city elected positions and can be obtained from the City Clerk:

• Mayor
• City Clerk
• 2nd Ward Councilor
• 4th Ward Councilor
• 6th Ward Councilor

Nominating Petitions shall be filed no later than Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4 p.m. with the City Clerk.

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NOTICE OF REGISTRATION

SPECIAL ELECTION

MAY 5, 2026

Check here to see if you are registered to vote or need to update your information

www.mi.gov/vote or www.expressSOS.com

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF LUDINGTON, MASON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of their City, Township or 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 your Township or City Clerk.

LAST DAY TO REGISTER:

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026

Any manner other than in-person with the local clerk (MCL 168.497)

April 21, 2026 through May 5, 2026 by 8 p.m.

In person registration with the local clerk with proof of residency (MCL 168.497)

TO VOTE ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL:

WEST SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT MILLAGE PROPOSITION

AUTHORIZING 0.9604 MILL ($0.9604 PER $1,000) FOR TEN (10) YEARS

FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAPITAL IMROVEMENTS

The full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the president's office of West Shore Community College, 3000 N Stiles Rd, Scottville, MI 49454.  Telephone (231) 843-5802.

City of Ludington Clerk will be available for Registration on the following dates.

Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sample ballots may be viewed at www.mi.gov/vote

Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the appropriate clerk's office.

This notice is given as required by law (MCL 168.498(2).

Deborah L. Luskin, City ClerK

cityclerk@ci.ludington.mi.us

231-845-6237

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