Polls open for Michigan’s primary election, a final reminder
Primary Election Day has arrived in Michigan with voters across St. Joseph, Cass, and Kalamazoo counties heading to the polls Tuesday to choose party nominees for statewide office, narrow down local races ahead of the November general election, and for some, decide on millages.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Any voter in line by 8 p.m. is entitled to cast a ballot.
Primary Election Day has arrived in Michigan with voters across St. Joseph, Cass, and Kalamazoo counties heading to the polls Tuesday to choose party nominees for statewide office, narrow down local races ahead of the November general election, and for some, decide on millages.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Any voter in line by 8 p.m. is entitled to cast a ballot.
Michigan residents may still register to vote on Election Day by visiting their local city or township clerk’s office. Once registered, voters can cast a ballot at their assigned polling location.
Finding your polling place
Polling locations vary by precinct, so voters should verify where they are assigned to vote before heading to the polls.
Readers can find polling place information, sample ballots and other election resources through their county election offices:
Voters can also use the Michigan Voter Information Center to confirm their polling location, check their voter registration status and view a sample before arriving at the polls.
Here’s what Watershed Voice will have covered
Watershed Voice’s complete 2026 Primary Election Guide includes summaries of the major statewide races, local race briefings, ballot proposal information and links to all candidate questionnaires published leading up to the August Primaries.
Voters interested in learning more about the candidates for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat can listen to Watershed Voice’s interview with Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Keep Your Voice Down, or WXYZ-TV’s interview with Democratic candidate Haley Stevens.
Watershed Voice will be covering Tuesday’s election throughout the day and will publish local results, reaction, and analysis after polls close Tuesday evening.
Maxwell Knauer is a staff writer for Watershed Voice.
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Everything you need to know before Tuesday’s primary election
For those planning to vote early this weekend or head to the polls Tuesday, Watershed Voice has assembled this final election guide. Below you’ll find links to every candidate questionnaire we published, summaries of the local races we covered, an overview of the major statewide contests, information on local ballot proposals, and everything you need to know before casting your ballot.
Early voting begins July 25; Watershed Voice candidate questionnaire update
Early voting begins Saturday, July 25, and continues through Sunday, August 2. Hours may vary depending on your municipality and voting location, so check with your county clerk before finalizing your plans.
In St. Joseph County, voters may cast an early ballot at the St. Joseph County Training Center, 602 E. Main St., Centreville.
On weekdays during the early voting timeframe, the center will be open to voters from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on weekends, the center will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Any eligible St. Joseph County voters will be able to vote at this location during those times, regardless of where they live in the county.
