Elections
Important Public Safety millage vote information
During the upcoming Tuesday, Aug. 4 primary ballot, Oak Park voters will consider the Public Safety Millage Renewal.
It is important to highlight that this is not a tax increase. A "yes" vote simply renews the existing funding structure already in place, ensuring your tax rate does not go up.
The purpose of this renewal is to keep our current public safety staffing and services fully on par.
Dedicated funding from this millage directly sustains the day-to-day operations of our police, fire and emergency medical services (EMS), preventing any interruptions to the community protection and rapid emergency response times our residents rely on.
We encourage all residents to review the facts before heading to the polls this August.
A series of presentations is scheduled between now and the election to information residents about the impacts of the millage election. View the public-safety-millage-renewal-info-series-flyer.pdf for dates and times.
To learn more about how this renewal stabilizes local emergency resources, review the public_safety_millage_fact_sheet-2026.pdf and/or contact city administration at (248) 691-7400 with any questions.
The City Clerk’s Office administers all elections in Oak Park and provides voter registration, absentee voting, early voting and election‑worker services.
If you need information not listed on this page, call the Clerk’s Office at (248) 691‑7544.
Upcoming election dates
Aug. 4, 2026 - State primary
Important polling place change for voters in Precinct 3 - Your polling place has temporarily changed from Pepper Elementary School to the Oak Park Community Center at 14300 Oak Park Blvd, for the Aug. 4 primary election only.
Important polling place change for voters in Precinct 6 - Your polling place has temporarily changed from Einstein Elementary School to the Oak Park High School at 13701 Oak Park Blvd, for the Aug. 4 primary election only.
Nov. 5, 2026 - State general election
Absentee voting
All registered voters in Michigan may vote by mail using an absentee ballot. Absentee ballots are available 40 days before every election.
Apply for an absentee ballot online or print the Absentee Voter Application and return it to the City Clerk's office.
To check your absentee ballot status, visit the Michigan Voter Information Center.
Permanent absentee ballot list
Voters can request to be added to the permanent ballot list. Voters on this list automatically receive absentee ballots for all future elections.
To be added, submit the Absentee Voter application or ask the Clerk’s Office for a permanent ballot list request form.
To be removed, send a signed letter to the Clerk’s Office asking to be removed.
Voting in person after receiving an absentee ballot
Voters on the permanent list may still vote in person. Bring your absentee ballot to your polling place or early voting site.
There you can:
Surrender your absentee ballot and receive a new one, or
Complete a voter affidavit to have a replacement ballot issued.
If you move
If you move within Michigan and update your address with your new city or township clerk, your permanent absentee status follows you.
If you receive a ballot not addressed to you
Write “Return to sender” or “No longer at this address” on the envelope and place it back in the mail.
Attempting to vote a ballot addressed to someone else is a felony.
Questions?
Call the Clerk’s Office at (248) 691‑7544.
Early voting
Early voting is open nine consecutive days beginning the second Saturday before an election and ending the Sunday before an election.
Early voting Hours
Daily: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays: Noon to 8 p.m.
Regional early voting site #1
Oak Park Community Center
14300 Oak Park Blvd.
Oak Park, MI 48237
Central early voting site #19
Waterford Oaks Activity Center
2800 Watkins Lake Rd.
Waterford, MI 48328
Election inspectors
Election inspectors staff Oak Park’s polling locations and early voting sites.
Inspectors must:
Be 16 or older
Be a registered Michigan voter if 18 or older
Have basic computer skills
Be able to follow written instructions
Be able to interact with the public professionally
Apply using the election-inspector-application.pdf . The Clerk’s Office keeps applications on file. Submission does not guarantee assignment because staffing needs vary by election.
Questions?
Call Jo Lynn Williams‑Elliott at (248) 691‑7544.
Election results
Local and state results are available through Oakland County.
Visit: https://elections.oaklandcountymi.gov/government/clerk-register-of-deeds/elections-voting/past-election-results
Precinct Map
Download the precinct-map_august-2026.pdf
Register to vote
Oak Park residents can now register to vote online or in person.
Where to register
City Clerk’s Office
Any Michigan Secretary of State branch
Oakland County Clerk’s Office
U.S. Armed Forces recruiting offices
Online through the Michigan Secretary of State
Special situations
Residents unable to register in person due to illness or disability may call the Clerk’s Office at (248) 691‑7544 for assistance.
Check your registration status
Visit the Michigan Voter Information Center or call the City Clerk's Office at (248) 691-7544.
Upcoming ballot
What's on the upcoming ballot? Sample ballots, once available, can be viewed using the links below. Select your Precinct number to view your ballot.