Election Resources for Calhoun County Local Jurisdiction City & Township Clerks
2023 August Election Calendar of Dates
2023 November Election Calendar of Dates
michigan.gov - Election Administrator Information:
Affidavit of Lost or Stolen AV Ballot
Election Emergency Response Plan Template
Campaigning in a Clerk's Office During AV Ballot Issuance
The Appointment, Rights & Duties of Election Challengers & Poll Watchers
Current Voter Intimidation & Firearms Laws
MigovBoE YouTube video link
Voter Education Videos - Captions & ASL (Accessible Voting)
Michigan Election Law
Michigan Elections eLearning Center:
BoE Contact Information
Retention Schedule
Voter Registration Deadline
Last 14 Days - Voter Registration
Same Day Voter Registration
Managing Your Precinct on Election Day Flip Chart
Emergency Application for Absent Voter Ballots
Emergency AV Application Instructions
Emergency Ballot Pick-up by an Election Official
Absentee Ballots Information Posting
Determining Validity of Ballot Markings
Steps for Surrendered Ballot
Procedure for Handling a Rejected Ballot
Calhoun County Clerk - Election Office Resources
Harper Creek Community Schools Tekonsha Community Schools
2022 Calhoun County Chairperson Training
*Election Challengers Video
*Campaigning Video
ELECTRONIC POLL BOOK (EPB)
Electronic Poll Book (EPB) Training - Michigan BoE
Electronic Pollbook Clerk Manual
Electronic Pollbook Election Inspector Manual
Electronic Pollbook (EPB) - Tips for Success
RECEIVING BOARD:
Receiving Board Training - 2022
Receiving Board Checklist & Instructions
Receiving Board Oath
Receiving Board Certificate
Election Source
Election Source Contact
ICP 5.5 Operations Guide
ICX 5.17 Operation Guide
ICP and ICX Easy Opening and Closing reminders
Voter Assist Terminal (VAT) Testing & Security Certification Form
Tabulator Testing & Security Certification Form
VIDEO'S
Bypass WinZip (.30);
Forgot to Extract (.58);
Saving Backup to Locked Flash drive (1:12);
Saving Backup to Wrong Location (.33);
Unable to Record AV ballots (.38);
Don’t Spoil an AV Ballot in EPB (1:01)
Election Inspectors
Early In Person Voting Election Inspector Survey
Apply before Oct. 18! Visit the State of Michigan's Democracy MVP website for more information.
Election Inspector Training - 2022 Calhoun County Election Inspector Training
Election Inspectors Needed!
Qualifications of Becoming an Election Inspector Audio PPTX
Election Inspector Application
Equipment Resources: YouTube Videos ~ ICX Setting Up and Opening the Polls; Voting on the ICX; Accessible Voting on the ICX; Powering Down the ICX; Full Video 7:26; ICP Opening and Operating
Documents ~ ICP 5.5 Operations Guide; ICX 5.5 Operations Guide; ICP & ICX Opening/Closing reminders
Calhoun County Election Commission
The Election Commission is comprised of the Chief Judge of the Probate Court, the County Clerk, and the County Treasurer. The Commission is responsible for the approval of ballot preparation for state and county elections; and approving or disapproving the clarity of the language on petitions to recall elected officials. Administrative support is provided by the Office of the County Clerk.
Election Commission
Probate Judge | Chairperson | Chief Judge Michael Jaconette |
Clerk and Register of Deeds | Clerk | Kimberly Hinkley |
Treasurer | Member | Brian Wensauer |
2023
May 2, 2023
Public Notice, Agenda, Minutes
August 8, 2023
Public Notice, Agenda, Minutes
November 7, 2023
Public Notice, Agenda, Minutes
2022
May 3, 2022 Election
Public Notice, Agenda, Minutes
August 2, 2033 Election
Public Notice, Agenda, Minutes
Board of Canvassers
The Board of County Canvassers is comprised of two Democrats and two Republicans appointed to alternating four-year terms, by the County Board of Commissioners, according to Michigan Election Law. Canvassers are responsible for the certification of election returns for all national, state, local, and school offices. The Board is also responsible for conducting recounts for all units of government in the County. Administrative support is provided by the Office of the County Clerk.
Board of Canvassers
Chairman | Brendel Hatley | Democrat | Term expires 10/31/2025 |
Member | Bonnie Kazmar | Republican | Term expires 10/31/2023 |
Member | Susan Buckley | Democrat | Term expires 10/31/2023 |
Member | Ginger Kamps | Republican | Term expires 10/31/2025 |
Clerk to the Board of Canvassers (non-voting member) | Kimberly Hinkley |
Public Notice of a Board of Canvassers Meeting to take place on Jan. 27. ,
Minutes: January 27, 2022 Board of Canvassers Meeting
Public Notice of a Board of Canvassers Meeting May 5, 2022
Agenda - Minutes: May 5, 2022 Board of Canvassers - Special Election Canvas
Public Notice of a Board of Canvassers Meeting July 22, 2022
Agenda - Minutes: July 22, 2022 Board of Canvassers - Ballot Container Certification
Public Notice of a Board of Canvassers Meeting August 4, 2022
Agenda - Minutes: August 4, 2022 Board of Canvassers - August 2, 2022 Primary election
Public Notice of a Board of Canvassers Meeting October 31, 2022
Agenda - Minutes: October 31, 2022 Board of Canvassers - Ballot Certification
Public Notice of a Board of Canvassers Meeting November 10, 2022
Agenda - Minutes: November 10, 2022 Board of Canvassers - November 8, 2022 General Election
Public Notice of a Board of Canvassers Meeting May 4, 2023
Agenda - Minutes: May 4, 2023 Board of Canvassers - May 2, 2023 Special Election
Public Notice of a Board of Canvassers Meeting August, 10, 2023
Agenda - Minutes: August 10, 2023 Board of Canvassers - August 8, 2023 Special Election