Appointments for Absentee Balloting and Voter Registration
Voters looking to register to vote, or hoping to apply for, or receive, an absentee ballot in person can visit the City Clerk's office in person at 300 W. Baraga Ave.
The office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Saturday, Oct. 31, the office will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for voting purposes.
Due to public safety measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic, staff asks that you schedule an appointment prior to arrival.
2020 Election Cycle
City of Marquette
Statewide Primary Election
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
The Aug. 4, 2020 Primary Election will include several contests for statewide and national seats, including the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as well as Michigan House and Senate contests. This ballot may also have local or countywide ballot questions.
Presidential Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The Nov. 3, 2020 Presidential Election will include contests for the Marquette City Commission and the Board of Light and Power.
The following names will appear on the November ballot:
Marquette City Commission (3 Available Seats)
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- Margaret Brumm
- Jessica Hanley
- Cody Mayer
- Michael Plourde
- Paul Schloegel
- Fred Stonehouse
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Marquette Board of Light and Power (2 Available Seats)
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- Edward Angeli
- John Braamse
- Matt Luttenberger
- John Sonderegger
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The ballot will also include the Presidential contest, in addition to several races for national and statewide office.
Polling Locations
City of Marquette polling places for this election cycle are as follows:
Polling Times
MCL 168.720 Section 720: On the day of any election, the polls shall be opened at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qualified elector present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for the closing thereof 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 who City Commissioners and members of the Board of Light and Power will be. There are seven members of the City Commission and there are five members of the Board of Light and Power.
