Ferndale Elections

Register to Vote

To vote in Ferndale, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old by Election Day, and a resident of Ferndale. You can register to vote:

• Online at the Michigan Voter Information Center
• In-person at Ferndale City Hall during regular operating hours
• Dropbox: Print, fill out, and sign the Voter Registration Application and place it in the black drop box outside of City Hall. A drop box will also be available outside City Hall 75 days before each election, as well as a smaller drop box on the front counter on the second floor. Additionally, a new ballot box has been installed in The dot parking garage.
• Mail: Print, fill out, and sign the Voter Registration Application and mail it to Ferndale Elections at 300 E. Nine Mile Rd. Ferndale, MI 48220.

If someone registers to vote within 14 days of an election, they must register in person at the City Clerk's Office with proof of residency to participate in the upcoming election.

Vote by Mail (Absentee Ballot)

Any registered voter in Michigan may use Absentee Voting (AV) in any election; no “reason” is required. The easiest way to apply for your AV ballot is online through the Michigan Voter Information Center (MVIC), which becomes available 75 days before each election. When requesting an AV ballot, you will also be given the opportunity to register for the Permanent Absentee Ballot List or the Permanent Absentee Application List. You may also be added to this list by visiting the City Clerk's Office.

Vote Early In-Person

In-Person Early Voting begins two Saturdays before each election and ends the Sunday before the election. Voting runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on all days except Thursday which runs from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. Voting for all elections will take place at the Hazel Park Community Center, located at 620 West Woodward Heights Boulevard in Hazel Park, MI 48030, and the Waterford Oaks Activity Center, 2800 Watkins Lake Rd., Waterford, MI 48328.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

All polling locations are open each Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Use the Precinct Map to locate your precinct. You can visit the Michigan Voter Information Center to confirm your precinct and polling location.

Find Your Polling Location and What's On Your Ballot

Visit the Polling Location Map to identify your precinct.

Ballots may differ across different precincts. View what's on your ballot in advance at the Michigan Voter Information Center.

Looking for a great way to get involved, meet new people, and earn some money? Become an election inspector!

Ferndale’s precincts, absentee voter counting boards, and recieving board are staffed by community members of differing political parties. These volunteers allow us to run efficient, secure, and transparent elections.

Election inspectors are paid $15 per hour and Chair/Vice Chairpersons are paid $17 per hour. There will also be additional pay for inspector training. Priority consideration is given to individuals who have served as election inspectors in recent City of Ferndale elections. If positions become available, you will be contacted 4-6 weeks prior to the election.

If you're interested in getting involved, please complete the Election Inspector Application. 

Qualifications:

• Must be a registered voter in Michigan
• Must declare political party affiliation on Election Inspector application
• Must be able to attend a 2-3 hour training session the weekend before the election
• Must be able to stay until all procedures are finished on election night
• Moderate to advanced computer skills are highly desired