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Elections Division
Responsible for coordinating and administering all Federal, State, County and cross-boundary school district elections conducted in Wayne County under the jurisdiction of the Wayne County Clerk. The Elections Department is also responsible for overseeing the printing and distribution of election ballots and conducting national, state, and county elections. The canvass of votes in state, county, school, and some city and township elections is under the jurisdiction of the County Clerk. Also responsible for monitoring all County, local and school board candidate compliance with all filing requirements under the Michigan Campaign Finance Act, PA 388 of 1976. This Division serves as an administrative officer to the County Election Commission, County Board of Canvassers and the County Apportionment Commission. Wayne County’s Elections Officials are:
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Phone (313) 224-5525, Fax (313) 224-6424
Mon - Fri - 8:00 am until 4:30 pm
WAYNE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
THE WAYNE COUNTY ELECTION COMMSSION IS composed of the Chief Judge of the Probate Court, the County Clerk, and the Wayne County Treasurer. The commission members are responsible for furnishing ballots and specific election supplies for statewide August primaries, statewide November general elections and special primaries and elections held to fill vacancies in federal, state and county offices. In addition, the commission members are responsible for holding hearings to determine the clarity of the language used on recall petitions
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS
The Wayne County Board of Canvassers is composed of four members; two Republicans and two Democrats.
They are appointed by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners for four-year terms. The Board members are responsible for canvassing the votes cast within Wayne County. The Board is responsible for certifying elections for Federal, State, County as well as for School Districts that are not wholly contained. The Board also conducts Recounts for all units of government within Wayne County.
The Board members are also responsible for inspecting the county’s ballot containers every four years.
ELECTIONS DIVISION CAMPAIGN FINANCE UNIT
Responsible for monitoring all County, local and school board candidate compliance with all filing requirements under the Michigan Campaign Finance Act, PA 388 of 1976. This includes all reports, related fees and fines.
