Voting & Elections in Clawson
The Clerk’s Office conducts all elections in accordance with State and Federal law. The Clerk also administers the Oath of Office to all city officials, police officers and Council appointees.
Voter Registration
To be eligible to become a registered voter an individual must be a citizen of the United States and must be 18 years of age. A statement that the elector has or will have lived in this state not less than 30 days before the next election. A statement that the elector has or will have established his or her residence in the township, city, or village in which the elector is applying for registration not less than 30 days before the next election.
PLEASE NOTE—Photo ID* Required to Vote as of State Law began with the November 6, 2007 Election. Contact the City Clerks Office if you have any questions.
Michigan election law requires anyone voting in person at the polls to show picture identification. Identification that is acceptable under the new law:- Michigan driver's license
- Michigan personal identification card
- Driver's license or personal identification card from another state
- Federal or state government-issue photo identification
- U.S. passport
- Military identification card with photo
- Student identification with photo from a high school or other accredited institution of higher education
- Tribal identification card with photo
* A voter who does not have the correct photo ID must sign an "affidavit of voter not in possession of picture identification" at the polls before voting.
Click here to download a Voter Registration form.Vote at your precinct listed below for ALL elections.
Click here to download a Voting Precinct Map.
- Precinct 1 votes at Kenwood Elementary School, 240 Nahma
- Precinct 2 votes at City Hall Community Center, 425 N. Main
- Precinct 3 votes at Hunter Community Center, 509 Fisher Court
- Precinct 4 votes at Clawson High School, 101 John M
- Precinct 5 votes at Baker Administration Building, 626 Phillips
- Precinct 6 votes at Schalm Elementary School, 940 N. Selfridge
The Citizens’ Guide to Voting Systems
This voters resource in the Michigan Department of State website uses video, photographs and text to explain how each of Michigan’s voting systems works. Visit now to learn more.
Click here for the Michigan Voter Information Center to check to see if you are registered to vote.
Click here to visit the League of Women Voters of Michigan site.
Click here to visit the League of Women Voters Oakland Area site.
