Elections

Candidates and Proposals

For a complete list of candidates and proposal wording, please visit the Oceana County Clerk's Elections website

The Primary is our first Election for 2026. It will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026

2026 Primary Election AUGUST 4, 2026: Important Upcoming Dates

Saturday, June 20th - Will begin the mailing of absentee ballots.

Thursday, June 25th - Absent voter ballots must be avaiable for issuance to voters.
Absent voter ballot drop-boxes must be accessible to voters 24 hours a day.

Monday, July 20th - Deadline to register by mail or online and be eligible to vote in the August Election. After this date in order to register to vote you need to come to the Pentwater Township Clerk's office. You must have proof of residency.

Tuesday, July 21st - Deadline for candidates for Village offices to file an Affidavit of Identity and a nonpartisan nominating petition with the Pentwater Township Clerk.

Friday, July 24th - Deadline for electors to submit a written request to spoil their absent voter ballot and receive a new absent voter ballot by mail.

Saturday, July 25th - First day of early voting begins.

Tuesday, August 4th - Election Day - Polls are open from 7:00am - 8:00pm.

ABSENT BALLOTS/APPLICATIONS DROP BOX LOCATION

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP HALL
500 N, HANCOCK
PENTWATER, MI 49449

LOCATED TO THE LEFT OF ENTRANCE DOOR TO PENTWATER TOWNSHIP HALL

PLEASE BE ADVISED NEW EARLY VOTING LOCATION

Oceana County Public Notice

Establishment of Early Voting Site

To all Qualified Electors in Oceana County

Notice is hereby given by resolution of the Oceana County Election Commission under authority granted in Public Act 81 of 2023, that the location of the early voting site for all federal and statewide election dates will be the following:

Hart Community Center
407 South State Street
Hart, MI 49420Dates and times:

August Primary Election Early Voting Dates: July 25 through Aug 2, 2026
November General Election Early Voting Dates: Oct 24 through Nov 1, 2026
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: NOON to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Early voting allows Oceana County registered voters to come to the early voting precinct and vote by marking a ballot and placing it in the tabulator just like they would on election day.

Michigan Voter Information Center

Where are my ballot drop boxes? Where is my polling place? Am I registered? What's on the ballot? How do I vote absentee?

Get answers to these and many more questions at the Michigan Voter Information Center, a service of the Michigan Secretary of State.

Vote: Map to Pentwater Township Hall