Voter Registration
Online Voter Registration is now available.
Residents across the state can take advantage of this convenient way of registering to vote. Current voters can also change their address using this website.
Registering to vote has never been easier and can be accomplished by navigating five easy screens:
- Welcome screen
- Qualifications
- Personal information
- Address
- Congratulations screen with receipt option
Or complete the Voter Registration Form and mail it to the Township Clerk at 16201 Port Sheldon St., West Olive, MI 49460.
Elections
Polls are open from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm. The polling place for all Precincts is at the township building:
16201 Port Sheldon St., West Olive, MI 49460.
Beginning in August 2026: Precinct 1 votes in the Auditorium Precinct 2 will also vote in the Auditorium
The entrance is located on the north side of the building.
With the passage of Proposal 2022-2, voting in Michigan changed in 2024. Voters are now able to cast their ballot during an Early Voting period prior to Election Day. Early Voting in Port Sheldon Township will be held at the Township Auditorium: 16201 Port Sheldon St., West Olive, MI 49460. Please click the link below to learn more about Early Voting and what it means for you.
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting/early-in-person-voting
Voting by Absentee Ballot
Become Informed About Absent Voter/Voting by Mail for Future Elections
Elections are secure in Michigan. Ottawa County has a comprehensive guide to the entire process. Please click here to read more about this voting option.
Michigan.gov Absentee Voter Ballot Information:
Also, by State law, only the individual voter can pick up his/her absentee ballot. Spouses, children, friends may not handle an un-voted ballot.
More Absentee Voting information is available at the Michigan Secretary of State website via the button above.
Ottawa County Political Parties
Ottawa County Democratic Party
7054 Crestwood Drive
Jenison MI 49428
Ottawa County Republican Party
513 E. 8th St., Suite 15
Holland MI 49423
Requirements to Register to Vote in Port Sheldon:
To register to vote in Port Sheldon you must meet the following criteria:
- A United States citizen
- At least 18 years of age by election day
- A resident of Port Sheldon Township for at least 30 days
Photo ID Requirement
Every Michigan voter who attends the polls to vote must show picture identification, or sign an affidavit attesting that he or she is not in possession of picture identification. Election workers will need to verify your identity, so please bring a photo ID to the polls.
Photo IDs must be current and must include the person’s photo and name. They do not need to include an address.
- Acceptable forms of photo ID are:
- Driver’s license or personal identification card
- Federal or state government-issued photo identification
- U.S. passport
- Military ID with photo
- Student identification with photo from a high school or accredited institution of higher learning
- Tribal identification card with photo
Early Voting
Location: 16201 Port Sheldon St., West Olive, MI 49460
Voting will take place in the Auditorium.
August 2026 Election Early Voting Schedule
- Saturday, July 25: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday, July 26: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Monday, July 27: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday, July 28: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 29: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday, July 30: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday, July 31: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday, August 1: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday, August 2: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
November 2026 Election Early Voting Schedule
- Saturday, October 24: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday, October 25: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Monday, October 26: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday, October 27: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday, October 28: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday, October 29: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday, October 30: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday, October 31: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday, November 1: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Election Links
- Michigan Department of State Election Information with links to many election websites regarding upcoming elections, election results, online voter application in English and Spanish, and absentee voter information.
- School District Map for Ottawa County provided by the State of Michigan
- Ottawa County Election Information
- Citizen’s Guide to Voting Systems A step by step video demonstration on how to use the polling equipment in your area.
