2025 Election Cycle
Additional election information - including sample ballots for upcoming elections, voter registration information,
and updates on individual absentee ballot requests - can be found online at www.MI.gov/vote.
General Election
November 4, 2025
The 2025 General Election election will determine who holds each of two seats on the Marquette City Commission, as well as two seats on the Marquette Board of Light and Power. All seats are for three-year terms.
Under Michigan law, candidates for these local offices are required to have completed and filed nominating petitions with the City Clerk by 4 p.m. on July 22, 2025
Candidates for Marquette City Commission
TBD
Candidates for Marquette Board of Light and Power
TBD
Candidate Filing Information
City of Marquette
The filing deadline for candidates for the Marquette City Commission and the Marquette Board of Light and Power is July 22, 2025. Under state law, candidates are required to file completed paperwork with the City Clerk no later than 4 p.m. on that day.
Those looking to file as candidates can first review the City's Candidate Filing Information (LINK).
The following is a list of documents that must be completed and submitted in person at the City Clerk's Office no later than 4 p.m. on July 22:
- State of Michigan Affidavit of Identity (LINK) - Must be signed and notarized
- City of Marquette Affidavit of Qualifications (LINK) - Must be signed and notarized
- One of the following must also be returned:
- Official Candidate Petition Forms with the signatures of at least 25 registered electors from the City of Marquette
- $100 nonrefundable filing fee
For those looking to gather signatures, official petition forms can be obtained in person at the City Clerk's Office.
Additionally, the State of Michigan's Statement of Organization form must be filed with the Marquette County Clerk. This form must be filed by all candidates, even if they don't plan to fundraise. Candidates have a number of days after filing with the City Clerk in which they can still submit this form to the County Clerk.
The candidate filing and nomination process for local office is laid out in Sec. 4-6 of the Marquette City Charter. Questions about the local filing process or requirements can be directed to the City Clerk's Office by email at clerk@marquettemi.gov, or by phone at 906-228-0430.
Polling Locations
City of Marquette polling places for this election cycle are as follows:
Precincts 1 and 2: Baraga Gym At City Hall
Precincts 3 and 4: YMCA of Marquette County
Polling Times
Per state law (MCL 168.720) polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Voters in line to vote at 8 p.m. shall be allowed to vote.
Election Background Information
The City of Marquette, in accordance with the City Charter and State Law, conducts elections annually to determine the membership of the Marquette City Commission and the Marquette Board of Light and Power. There are seven members of the City Commission and five members of the Board of Light and Power.
