Fruitland Township

Fruitland Township, MI
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Announcements:

  • If you have signed up for the Permanent Ballot list (new in 2023) you should have received your ballot for the May 6, 2025 Election. If you are expecting to receive a ballot and have not, please contact the office. 
  • If you are on the Absentee Voter Application list, applications have been mailed for the last time, along with a notice that the Permanent Absent Voter Application List has been discontinued. 
  • Voters will have the choice to vote absentee or in person for the May 6, 2025 election.
  • If you are a Military or Overseas voter, please reach out to the Clerk for your FPCA for 2025.
  • The Public Accuracy Test will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Fruitland Township Hall. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the program and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the election counts the votes in the manner prescribed by the law. 
  • Clerk hours to register to vote or request an Absentee Ballot in person are Monday – Thursday from 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM, and Fridays by appointment. Schedule an appointment outside of regular Clerk hours by emailing clerk@fruitlandmi.gov. 
  • The Fruitland Township Hall will be open Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM for election purposes such as voter registration and issuing absentee ballots only. 

Election Information

2025 Elections:

 

May 6, 2025 Election Important Dates:

Election Day is May 6

New voter registrations are required in person for May election April 22-May 6

Last day to register to vote by mail or online April 21

Absentee voter ballots available for voters March 27

 

Election Information:

Election Results

The results of the most recent election can be found at Muskegon County  – Election Results.  

Voter Information

Registered voters may visit Michigan Voter Information Center to verify their voter registration status, their polling location, view a sample ballot for the upcoming Election and check to see the status of the absentee ballot. Early voting is available for State and Federal Elections only. 

Absentee Voting

A registered voter is now eligible to obtain an absentee ballot for an upcoming election with no reason needed. Voters can also request to be added to the Permanent Ballot List and will receive a ballot for each election automatically. If you would like an absentee ballot or wish to be placed on the permanent absentee list, apply online or contact the Clerk’s office. 

Early Voting

Early voting is available for State and Federal Elections only. 

Precinct Maps

Township of Fruitland – Precincts Map (1&2)

Sample Ballots

Muskegon County may have all sample ballots for Muskegon County on their website.  

Sample Ballots

Election Inspectors

Election workers, also known as poll workers, precinct inspectors and election inspectors, are people who are paid to assist voters and count ballots on Election Day.

To be an election worker, you must be a registered voter of the state, or 16-17 years old and a resident of Michigan. An election worker cannot be be a challenger, candidate, member of a candidate’s immediate family, or a member of the local board of canvassers. Anyone convicted of a felony or an election crime may not serve. In order to become an election inspector you will need to attend training(s), submit a completed election inspector application to your local clerk, and be appointed by the local city/township board.

Fruitland Township is always looking for more election inspectors. If you are interested in applying or would like more information you can fill out this Election Inspector Application and email it to the Clerk or drop it off during normal township hall hours. 

Fruitland Township Clerk

Alexa Steffes
Phone: (231) 766-3208
Fax: (231) 766-3027
clerk@fruitlandmi.gov

Deputy Clerk

Breann Fagan