Finding Election Information

Yard signs, political commercials and robo-calls — yes, it’s election time again. If you are feeling bewildered wading through the various candidates and proposals on the Tuesday, August 5 primary ballot, here are some resources to help:

Michigan Voter Information Center

Check if you are registered to vote, get information on absentee voting, and view a personalized sample ballot.

MLive Michigan Voter Guide

Enter your address to find your local races, then compare candidates’ views on various issues.

Vote411.org

Nonpartisan election information from the League of Women Voters

State Proposal 1 Analysis

Background, pros and cons provided by the League of Women Voters

Kent County Senior Millage Information

Information from the Area Agency on Aging of West Michigan

KDL Millage Information

FAQs about the KDL millage proposal. The KDL millage question will be the last question on the ballot.

(image courtesy of League of Women Voters of California)