Elections & Voting

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The next election is scheduled for Tuesday August 4, 2026

If you are already on the automatic ballot list, you will automatically receive your ballot the last week of September.  For more information you can visit Michigan.gov/Elections. 

Candidates and Proposals

For a complete list of candidates and proposal wording, please visit the Oakland County Elections Division website 

Important Upcoming Dates

The first mailing of absentee ballots will be sent out the last week of June.

Monday, July 20th - The last day to register to vote in any manner other than in-person at the Clerk's office

Friday, July 24th - Deadline for electors to submit a written request to spoil their absent voter ballot and receive a new absent voter ballot by mail

Saturday, July 25th - Nine days of early voting begins at the M/M Senior Center located at 3500 Marais, Royal Oak, MI 48073 and also at Waterford Oaks Activity Center, 2800 Watkins Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328.  Hours are 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. This continues until Sunday, August 2nd .  Same hours each day with the exception of Thursday, July 30th in which the voting hours will be from 12pm - 8pm.  

Friday, July 31st @ 5pm - Deadline for voters who have lost their absentee ballot or not yet received their ballot in the mail to submit a written request to spoil their absent voter ballot and receive a new absent voter ballot by mail 

Saturday, August 1st - City Clerk's office open from 8:30am - 4:30pm to issue absentee ballots.

Monday, August 3rd - Deadline for registered voters to request an absent voter ballot in-person at the Clerk's office. 

Tuesday, August 4th - Election Day - polls are open from 7am - 8pm. Absentee ballots must be returned no later than 8pm on Election Day to be counted.  The results for early voting will be tabulated at 8pm on election day at City Hall 203 S Troy Street Royal Oak MI 48067.

Dropbox Locations

  • Request an Absentee Ballot

    Absentee ballot request forms are available seventy five days prior to the election.  Click the link below to submit your request online:   absent voter ballot requests 

WATCH: Completing Your Absentee Ballot

Military and Overseas Voting

Voting assistance for Service members, their families and overseas citizens. Fill out your application here.



Voter Information Center

Royal Oak participates in the state-wide QVF system, and the City’s voting records are available from this system. Visit the Michigan Voter Information Center to do the following:

  • Determine if you are registered to vote
  • Find answers to frequently asked questions
  • Find your polling location
  • Learn to use your voting equipment
  • View your sample ballot



Request Voter Information

To request voter information, click here.