"Voting Is Not Only Your Right; Make It Your Responsibility!"

Cathy M. Garrett, Wayne County Clerk

***Candidate or public requests for an accounting/review of any outstanding campaign finance debt or filings will not be performed on filing deadline. However, we will accept filings and payments without review. Requests for review must be done in writing, reviews can take up to 3 business days. In-person or remote consultations/reviews are done by appointment only.***

Below you can find Election Services that can be completed from home.

Filing for Office - Completed and notarized affidavits can be mailed in, along with a certified check or money order made out to the Wayne County Clerk or petitions. (NO PERSONAL CHECKS)
Mail to: Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Ave., Room 502, Detroit, MI 48226

Voter Information

Campaign Finance Statements

Absentee Voter Ballot

Election Calendar of Dates

January 30, 2024 Special Primary & April 16, Special General Election (State House Districts 13 & 25)

January 30th - Special Election Primary State House District 13 Filing Information

January 30th - Special Primary Election State House District 25 Filing Information

February 27, 2024 - Presidential Primary Election

August 6, 2024 - Primary Election & November 5, 2024 - General Election

Candidate Affidavit of Identity Forms

2024 Filing Requirements

Districts that File at County Level

Affidavit of Identity and Receipt of Filing

Write-In Candidate Declaration of Intent

Certificate of Acceptance of Party Nomination

Withdraw Form

Circulating and Canvassing City/Township Nominating and Qualifying Petition Forms

Ballot Access Information for 2024 Presidential Candidates

Compliance Affidavit - Post Election

Judicial Offices

Non-Incumbent Judicial Affidavit of Identity and Affidavit of Constitutional Qualification

Incumbent Judicial Affidavit of Identity and Affidavit of Candidacy

Precinct Delegate Forms

Precinct Delegate - Affidavit of Identity

Write-In Precinct Delegate Form

Rights of Voters

Rights of Voters with Disabilities

Voter Rights

Maps & Additional Information

Legislative District Locator

Michigan's Congressional District Interactive Map

Michigan's State Senate District Interactive Map

Michigan's State House District Interactive Map

Wayne County Commission District Maps

Michigan Trial & District Courts Map

Michigan Schools and School District Interactive Map

Michigan Municipalites & Unincorporated Interactive Map

What is the Electoral College?

Voting Equipment

Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission