Lenawee Co., Monroe Co. voter guide to the 2024 Nov. 5 Election
Election Day is almost here. Find out when polls open, what's on the ballot, where to vote and more.
The countdown is on and we are a few short weeks away from Election Day for the 2024 General Election.
Voting in Michigan has never been easier, as you can register to vote as long as you are in line at your local polling location by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. You can even submit an early voting ballot prior to the election or an absentee ballot.
While your vote serves as an answer to questions on the ballot, there are plenty of other questions you may have before you even reach the polls. When are the polls open? What's on the ballot? When do results come in?
Read on to find the answers to some of your biggest questions and more for voters statewide and in Southeast Michigan.
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Statewide Candidates and Issues Ballot preview
Statewide Contested Races
The following candidates will be present on all Michigan ballots across the state.
Presidential
- Donald J. Trump and JD Vance (Republican)
- Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz (Democratic)
- Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat (Libertarian)
- Randall Terry and Stephen E. Broden (U.S. Taxpayers)
- Jill Stein and Rudolph Ware (Green)
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan (Natural Law)
- Joseph Kishore and Jerry White (No Party Affiliation)
- Cornel West and Melina Abdullah (No Party Affiliation)
United States Senator
- Elissa Slotkin (Democrat)
- Mike Rogers (Republican)
- Joseph Solis-Mullen (Libertarian)
- Dave Stein (U.S. Taxpayers)
- Douglas P. Marsh (Green)
- Doug Dern (Natural Law)
Michigan Supreme Court Justice (8 year term)
- Andrew Fink
- Kimberly Ann Thomas
Michigan Supreme Court Justice (Partial term ending Jan. 1, 2029)
- Kyra Harris Bolden (incumbent)
- Patrick William O'Grady
Regent of the University of Michigan (Pick 2)
- Denise Ilitch (Democratic)
- Shauna Ryder Diggs (Democratic)
- Carl Meyers (Republican)
- Sevag Vartanian (Republican)
- Andrew Chadderdon (Libertarian)
- Donna M. Oetman (U.S. Taxpayers)
Trustee of Michigan State University (Pick 2)
- Rebecca Bahar-Cook (Democratic)
- Thomas Stallworth III (Democratic)
- Mike Balow (Republican)
- Julie Maday (Republican)
- Grant T. Baker (Libertarian)
- Janet M Sanger (U.S. Taxpayers)
- John Paul Sanger (U.S. Taxpayers)
- John Anthony La Pietra (Green)
Governor of Wayne State University (Pick 2)
- Rasha Demashkieh (Democratic)
- Mark T. Gaffney (Democratic)
- Michael Busuito (Republican)
- Sunny Reddy (Republican)
- Farid Ishac (Libertarian)
- William Mohr II (U.S. Taxpayers)
- Sami Makhoul (Green)
- Suzanne Roehrig (Working Class)
- Kathleen Oakford (Natural Law)
Lenawee County What's on my ballot?
Lenawee County Contested Races
The following candidates will be present on all ballots in Lenawee County.
Prosecuting Attorney
- Jackie Wyse (Republican)
County Sheriff
- Troy Bevier (Republican)
County Clerk
- Roxann Holloway (Republican)
County Treasurer
- Erin Van Dyke (Republican)
Register of Deeds
- Carolyn S. Bater (Republican)
County Road Commissioner
- Stand Wilson (Democratic)
Drain Commissioner
- Edwin Scheffler (Republican)
Surveyor
- Kevin L. Pickford (Republican)
Judge of Court of Appeals, District 1 (Pick 2)
- Kirsten Frank Kelly (Incumbent)
- Michael J. Riordan (Incumbent)
Judge of 39th Circuit Court
- Anna Marie Anzalone (Incumbent)
Judge of Lenawee County Probate Court
- Catherine A. Sala (Incumbent)
Lenawee County Proposals
Renewal Of Separate Tax Limitation
"Pursuant to a petition from the Lenawee County Tax Allocation Board as provided in MCL 211.205c, shall Lenawee County renew separate tax limitation millage rates for a period of five (5) years, beginning 2026 through 2030, inclusive, or until altered by the voters of the County, for the County of Lenawee, the Lenawee Intermediate School District, and the Townships within the County of Lenawee, the aggregate of which shall not exceed 7.05 mills, as follows:"
Mills
County of Lenawee 5.75
Townships 1.00
Lenawee Intermediate School District 0.30
TOTAL: 7.05
Renewal And Restoration Of Senior Citizen Millage
"For the sole purpose of providing funding for the operation of the Lenawee County Department on Aging, shall the County of Lenawee levy 0.75 mills ($0.75 per $1,000 of taxable value), which constitutes a renewal of a previously approved voter authorized millage, for a period of four (4) years, 2026 through 2029, inclusive, thereby raising an estimated revenue of $3,559,000.00 in the first calendar year of the levy based on taxable value."
Renewal Of Lenawee County Central Dispatch Proposal For 9-1-1 System Funding
"Shall the County of Lenawee, Michigan, be authorized to renew the charge on all landline, wireless, and voice over internet protocol (VoIP) service users located in Lenawee County, $3.00 per month, a continuation of the current surcharge rate, with an effective date of July 1, 2025, to be used exclusively for the funding of 9-1-1- emergency telephone call answering and dispatch services within Lenawee County, including facilities, equipment, maintenance, and operating costs."
*NOTE: Precinct specific races and proposals are not listed.
To view a comprehensive breakdown of what will be on your ballot, including precinct specific races and proposals, click here.
Monroe County What's on my ballot?
Monroe County Contested Races
The following candidates will be present on all ballots in Monroe County.
Prosecuting Attorney
- Jeffery A. Yorkey (Republican)
Sheriff
- Troy Goodnough (Republican)
Clerk & Register of Deeds
- Annamarie Osment (Republican)
Treasurer (4 Year Term)
- Jesse Stanford (Republican)
Drain Commissioner
- David P. Thompson (Republican)
Surveyor
- Scott A Warnke (Democratic)
Judge of Court of Appeals, District 1 (Pick 2)
- Kirsten Frank Kelly (Incumbent)
- Michael J. Riordan (Incumbent)
Judge of 38th District Court
- Mark S. Braunlich (Incumbent)
Judge of Monroe County Probate Court
- Cheryl E. Lohmeyer (Incumbent)
Judge of 1st District Court
- Amanda L. Eicher (Incumbent)
Monroe County Community College Board of Trustees (Pick 2)
- Charles Able
- Benny D. Capaul
- John Gonta
- Duane LeBrun
- Jamie O'Brien
- Linda Roberts
- Joel A. Spotts
- Doug Stevens
- Kristy Svatek-Whitson
Monroe County Proposals
Monroe County, Michigan Community College District of Monroe maintenance and improvement millage renewal
"This millage proposal would allow the Community College District of Monroe County to levy a zero-increase renewal of .85 mill for a period of 5 years (2026–2030), for renovation and upgrade of the infrastructure and facilities of Monroe County Community College, which will include safety projects, accessibility projects, technology projects, learning environment projects, and maintenance projects."
"Shall the total limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property in the Community College District of Monroe County, County of Monroe, Michigan, except property exempted by law, be renewed by .85 mill ($0.85 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for a period of 5 years (2026–2030), to provide funds for renovation and upgrade of the infrastructure and facilities of Monroe County Community College, which will include safety projects, accessibility projects, technology projects, learning environment projects, and maintenance projects? If approved, this millage would raise an estimated $6.7 million for the College District in 2026 (this is a renewal of a millage which will expire with the 2025 levy)."
Monroe County, Michigan Community College District of Monroe Headlee Override
"This millage proposal, if approved, would allow the Community College District of Monroe County to restore the levy up to, but not more than, the 2.25 mills previously approved by the voters of Monroe County, to provide in part the funds to operate and maintain Monroe County Community College. The levy authorized by this proposition of .0706 mills represents a restoration of the authority, which was reduced by application of the Headlee Amendment."
"Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property in the Community College District of Monroe County, County of Monroe, State of Michigan, as defined by law, be increased up to the 2.25 mill ($2.25 on each $1,000) previously approved by the electors for five (5) years, 2025 to 2029, inclusive, to provide funds to operate Monroe County Community College and to restore any Headlee Reduction which may occur from 2025 to 2029? Of the 2.25 mills, .0706 represents that portion authorized previously by the electors as reduced by operation of the Headlee Amendment. It is estimated that the revenue the Community College District of Monroe County will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the 2025 calendar year shall be approximately $535,912 from the local taxes authorized in this proposal."
*NOTE: Precinct specific races and proposals are not listed.
To view a comprehensive breakdown of what will be on your ballot, including precinct specific races and proposals, click here.
Election Day When and where you can vote
Looking for your polling location or local clerk's office?
A list of polling locations, voting hours, registration status and more can be found here.
Voter Registration How to register, requirements and deadline
Michigan voters are encouraged to register prior to the Nov. 5, 2024 election. However, voters in line by 8 p.m. on Election Day have the right to register to vote in person at their local clerk’s office.
If there are 15+ days before an election, voters can register online, by mail, or in person.
Within 14 days of an election, and on Election Day, voters may only register by visiting their local clerk’s office to register in person with proof of residency documentation.
Register to Vote Online
In the state of Michigan you can preregister and register to vote online. Michigan resident will need to have a valid Michigan drivers license or state issued I.D. in order to do so.
To register online, click here.
Register to Vote at a Clerk Office
If you're registering within 14 days of an election, you must provide proof of residency and a state-issued I.D.
If you do not have a state issued I.D., you will be asked to to sign an affidavit prior to registering to vote.
To find your local clerk's office, click here.
Early, absentee, overseas and accessible voting Guidelines and important dates
Early Voting
In November 2022, Michigan voters approved a constitutional amendment that gives registered voters the right to vote early and in person at early voting sites before statewide and federal elections.
To find your early voting site, click here.
Absentee Voting
All registered voters in Michigan can vote by mail using an absentee ballot delivered to their home. Voters can request an absentee ballot directly from their local clerk’s office or online.
Absentee ballots are available beginning Thursday, Sept. 26.
DEADLINES: Online applications for an absentee ballot must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1.
For more information on absentee voting, click here.
Overseas Voting
Eligible Michigan voters who live overseas can register to vote by filling out the Federal Post Card Application or the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot.
Voters qualify to use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot if they are overseas and:
- A member of the uniformed service on active duty
- A member of the Merchant Marine on active duty
- A spouse or dependent of the Uniformed Services or the Merchant Marine on active duty
- A civilian voter who is living outside the United States
DEADLINES: Voters must have applied for their Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot initial absentee ballot by 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. The ballot must be postmarked on or by Election Day and received at the local clerk’s office within 6 days after Election Day to be counted.
Accessible Voting
Voters with print disabilities may apply for an accessible electronic absent voter ballot that can be completed electronically, printed, and returned to the local clerk.
To apply online for an accessible electronic absent voter ballot, click here.
Voters may also sign up for the permanent accessible ballot list while submitting their request. Voters whose names are on the permanent accessible absent ballot list will automatically receive an accessible absentee ballot from their local clerk in each future election for which they are eligible.
For more information on accessible voting, click here.
After the Election Find results on WTOL 11
The first results should come in shortly after 8 p.m. when the polls close.
WHERE CAN I FIND RESULTS?
You can watch WTOL 11 live on air for the latest updates as we receive them. You can also stream WTOL 11 on our website or on our streaming app, WTOL 11+, which is available for free on Fire TV, Roku and online at wtol.com/watch.
After the polls close, WTOL 11 News at 11 p.m. will have live team coverage with a breakdown of results, reactions, expert analysis and more.
Extended coverage
To view results on our website, visit the "Elections" page at wtol.com/election, which will be active the night of Election Day.
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Wake up with WTOL 11 News starting at 4 a.m. on Nov. 6 for more updates and a recap of Election Day and election night coverage.
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