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City of Chelsea Public Notice: September 20, 2026

City of Chelsea Notice: General Election to Be Held on Nov. 3

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF CITY OF CHELSEA:

Please take notice that any qualified elector of the City of Chelsea 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 on the City website at https://www.city-chelsea.org/services/clerk/index.php. Click on ‘Clerk’ then ‘Election Information’ or at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk. 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 is Monday, October 19, 2026. After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector of the City of Chelsea may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at:

Chelsea City Clerk’s Office
305 S. Main St., Suite 100
Chelsea, MI 48118
734-475-1771

Regular business hours:  Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Election Day, Tuesday November 3, 2026, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the November 3, 2026, General Election is being held for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices and voting on two proposals:

PARTISAN SECTION

  • State
    • Governor and Lieutenant Governor
    • Secretary of State
    • Attorney General
  • Congressional
    • United States Senator
    • Representative in Congress 6th District
  • Legislative
    • State Senator 14th District
    • Representative in State Legislature 46th District
  • State Boards
    • Member of the State Board of Education
    • Regent of the University of Michigan
    • Trustee of Michigan State University
    • Governor of Wayne State University

NONPARTISAN SECTION

  • Judicial
    • Justice of Supreme Court
    • Judge of Court of Appeals 3rd District Incumbent Position 6 Year Term
    • Judge of Circuit Court 22nd Circuit Incumbent Position
    • Judge of Probate Court Non-Incumbent Position
    • Judge of District Court 14A District Incumbent Position
  • Community College
    • Board of Trustees Member Washtenaw Community College
  • Local School District
    • Board Member Chelsea School District 6-year term
    • Board Member Chelsea School District Partial Term

PROPOSAL SECTION

  • State
    • Proposal 2026-1
      A proposal to convene a constitutional convention for the purpose of drafting a general revision of the state constitution.
    • Proposal 2026-2
      A proposed initiated law to prohibit campaign contributions from certain regulated utilities and government contractors and apply campaign finance laws and regulations to additional types of political communications.

A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote

The polling location is accessible to voters with disabilities. A Voter Assist Terminal is also available at the polling location.  Absentee Ballot Applications are available at the Chelsea City Office located at 305 S. Main St, online at www.mi.gov/vote and online at www.city-chelsea.org/clerk. Please do not postpone, apply early. If you have any questions regarding the upcoming election, please visit www.mi.gov/vote or contact the City Clerk’s Office at 734-475-1771.

Regular business hours: Monday 8:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.  Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Lyn Sebestyen, Clerk
City of Chelsea

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