Lyndon Township Announces Voter Registration Deadlines For August 2026 Primary Election
Lyndon Township election officials have released the official registration guidelines and ballot details for the upcoming partisan and local primary elections. Residents must navigate specific registration deadlines and location requirements depending on their chosen method of enrollment before participating in the summer vote.
Key Highlights
- Non-in-person voter registration options close officially on July 20, 2026.
- In-person registration requires proof of residency and remains open through election day on August 4, 2026.
- The ballot features federal, state, and county primary races alongside critical local education funding measures.
- Local proposals include school millage renewals and a community college operational funding extension.
REGISTRATION FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION
CHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026
LYNDON TOWNSHIP, WASHTENAW COUNTY
Eligible residents of Lyndon Township who are not currently enrolled to vote are informed that they can complete their registration through the Lyndon Township Clerk, the County Clerk, or via the official state portal at www.michigan.gov/vote.
Voter enrollment applications can be downloaded from the state portal and sent via mail to the Lyndon Township Clerk.
The final date to submit voter registration through any method other than visiting the local Clerk in person is July 20, 2026.
Following this deadline, eligible citizens can register to vote in person by presenting valid proof of residency under state statute MCL 168.492 at the Lyndon Township Clerkβs Office, situated at 17751 N. Territorial Road, Chelsea, MI, 48118, during specified hours.
Standard administrative hours are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.
Special weekend hours are available Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
Final pre-election registration is open Monday, August 3, 2026, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.
On Election Day, August 4, 2026, in-person registration and voting run from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm.
Voters are notified that the following contests and measures will appear on the August 4, 2026, Primary Election ballot:
PARTISAN SECTION
United States Senator
Representative in Congress β 6th District
State Senator- 14th District
Representative in State Legislature β 46th District or 48th District
Delegate to County Convention
Local School District
Chelsea School District: Operating Millage Renewal Proposal: This measure permits the local school district to maintain the statutory levy limit of up to 18 mills on all non-exempt properties, excluding principal residences. This funding is mandatory for the district to secure its full per-pupil foundation allowance from the state. The remaining 1.1437 mills will serve exclusively to restore millage rollbacks mandated by the 1963 Michigan Constitution and will only be applied as necessary.
Chelsea School District: Sinking Fund Millage Proposal: This initiative allows the educational district to replace its previously authorized building and site sinking fund millage.
Washtenaw Community College: Operating Millage Renewal Proposal: This initiative authorizes the institution to continue levying up to 0.85 mill, a measure previously approved by voters to support operations for a 10-year period. Within this total, 0.8109 mill represents a direct renewal of the 0.85 mill rate authorized in 2016, which expires with the 2026 tax assessment, while 0.0391 mill functions to restore the portion reduced by the Headlee Amendment.
The complete text of all ballot initiatives is accessible online at mi.gov/vote or in person at the Lyndon Township Hall, located at 17751 N. Territorial Road, Chelsea, MI 48118.
Individuals requiring specialized accommodations due to disabilities are advised to communicate directly with the Lyndon Township Clerkβs office.
For inquiries concerning voter status, polling places, or election procedures, residents can utilize the online state platform or reach out to their local election official.
Linda Reilly, Lyndon Township Clerk
Future Outlook
The outcome of the August 4, 2026, primary will establish the final candidate field for major federal and state offices heading into the November general election. Locally, the voting results will instantly dictate the long-term capital and operational budgets for the Chelsea School District and Washtenaw Community College, shaping area educational infrastructure for the next decade. Election officials anticipate a steady turnout for the primary and are preparing polling places for enhanced technology integration to streamline balloting.
FAQs
What is the final deadline to register to vote online or by mail for the Michigan primary?
The final day to register online or via mail for the primary election is July 20, 2026. After this calendar date, eligible residents can only register by appearing in person at their local clerk’s office.
Where is the Lyndon Township Clerk’s office located for in-person voter registration?
The office is located at 17751 N. Territorial Road, Chelsea, MI 48118. Eligible electors must bring official proof of residency when registering in person after the online deadline has passed.
What hours is the Lyndon Township Clerk open for registration on Election Day?
On Election Day, which takes place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Lyndon Township Clerkβs office will remain open for in-person voter registration and voting from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm.
What local school proposals are on the August 2026 ballot for Lyndon Township residents?
The ballot contains two primary measures for the Chelsea School District: an Operating Millage Renewal Proposal to maintain a statutory levy of up to 18 mills and a Sinking Fund Millage Proposal to replace an existing building and site fund.
