Kalamazoo starts early voting Saturday
City of Kalamazoo residents can cast their ballots from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at four locations between Saturday, October 26-Sunday, November 3.
Early voting in Kalamazoo for the 2024 general election will begin Saturday, October 26 and continue daily through Sunday, November 3.
City of Kalamazoo residents can cast their ballots from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at four locations:
- Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St. in Kalamazoo
- Portage Parks & Recreation Department, 320 Library Ln. in Portage
- The Fetzer Center at WMU, 2251 Business Ct. in Kalamazoo
- Douglass Community Association, 1000 W Paterson St. in Kalamazoo
In addition to these locations, a temporary satellite office is open at the WMU Fetzer Center (2251 Business Ct. in Kalamazoo) from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This office provides assistance with voter registration, absentee ballot requests and returns, and other voting services.
For voter assistance, residents can contact the City Clerk’s Office at 311 or (269) 337-8000, visit michigan.gov/vote, kalamazoocity.org/elections, or visit the City Clerk’s Office at 241 W South St.
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