What’s on the Ballot? Your Guide to GT County Election Proposals
By Beth Milligan | Sept. 25, 2026
Thursday marked the first day absentee ballots were available in Michigan for the November 3 election. With voting officially underway, The Ticker has your guide to key voting dates and the ballot proposals in Grand Traverse County. Stay tuned for more coverage coming soon on local and state races.
What to Know: Key Voting Dates
September 24: Thursday was the first day absentee ballots could be cast in person at a local city or township clerk’s office. You can request an absentee ballot online, by mail, or from your local clerk. Voters are recommended to return ballots no later than October 20 by mail. Starting October 21, it’s recommended …
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