Sylvan Township Issues Voter Registration Notice For August 2026 Primary Election

Sylvan Township officials have released mandatory registration guidelines and operating hours for citizens participating in the upcoming August election cycle. The local clerk’s office is coordinating administrative schedules to facilitate voter verification and accommodate ballot requests under state regulatory compliance frameworks.

SYLVAN TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF REGISTRATION 18027 W Old US 12, Chelsea Voter registration for the August 4, 2026 Primary Election

Clerk’s office hours for receiving registration applications are: Mondays 9:00 a.m. to Noon Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to Noon Wednesdays by appointment Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to Noon Saturday, Aug. 1 ONLY: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug 2 ONLY: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This August ballot includes Democratic or Republican candidate Primary selections for the State offices of: Governor, US Senator, Representative in congress 6th District, State Senator 14th District, Representative in State Legislature 46th, 47th, or 48th Districts, and Delegate to County Convention. This ballot also includes 3 Proposals: Chelsea School District Operating Millage Renewal Proposal that is asking for a renewal of 19.1437 mills for 6 years; The Chelsea School District Sinking Fund Millage Proposal asking for 0.8985 mills for 10 years; and The Washtenaw County Community College Operating Millage Renewal Proposal asking for a renewal of 0.85 mills for 10 years. For the full language on all of these proposals and a full list of candidates visit the Washtenaw County Clerk’s Election website https://www.washtenaw.org/4448/Current-Election-Information.

Voters may register to vote, request their absent voter ballot, and check their polling place location at Michigan.gov/Vote. Voter registrations may be submitted at the Township Clerk’s office, Washtenaw Conty Clerk’s office, or any Secretary of State’s branch office 15 or more days before the election. Any registrations 14 days or fewer before the election must be completed in-person at the Township Clerk’s office.

Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s office. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the Township Clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities. Published in compliance with MCL 168.498(2) of Michigan Election Law.

Doug Jackson, Sylvan Township Clerk clerk@sylvantownshipmi.gov or (734)475-8890 x116

Future Outlook

Local election administrators project a steady rise in early and absentee ballot submissions leading up to the August 4, 2026 primary. The integration of alternative ballot formats, such as audio and Braille options, aligns with ongoing statewide initiatives to modernize voting infrastructure. Municipal officials will monitor precinct turnouts to assess the fiscal impacts of the proposed school and community college millage renewals, which stand to shape regional infrastructure and operational funding for up to 10 years.

FAQs

What are the key ballot proposals for the Sylvan Township August election?

The ballot features three specific fiscal proposals. These include a six-year renewal of 19.1437 mills for the Chelsea School District Operating Millage, a ten-year request for 0.8985 mills for the Chelsea School District Sinking Fund, and a ten-year renewal of 0.85 mills for the Washtenaw County Community College Operating Millage.

What are the deadlines for registering to vote in Sylvan Township?

Eligible citizens can submit voter registrations online or at any Secretary of State branch office up to 15 days before the election. Anyone seeking to register 14 days or fewer prior to the election must do so in person directly at the Sylvan Township Clerk’s office.

How can voters with special needs access alternative ballot formats?

In accordance with federal legislation, voting instructions are available in both audio format and Braille. Eligible individuals should contact the Sylvan Township Clerk’s office in advance of the election to arrange for these specific accessible formats.