Misc. Election Information

Challengers vs. Poll Watchers
The Appointment, Rights and Duties of Election Challengers and Poll Watchers
The Challenge Process:  Q and A

Election Coordinating Committee Agreements ~ 2021 - 2024
Athens Area Schools                                                                    Marshall Public Schools
Battle Creek Public Schools                                                       Pennfield Schools
Harper Creek Community Schools                                          Tekonsha Community Schools
Homer Community School District                                           Kellogg Community College
MarLee School District                                                                 Calhoun Intermediate School District
 
Election Inspectors Needed!  Contact your City or Township Clerk

Qualifications
Application

Freedom of Information
The County's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request system has changed effective 3/04/19.  Please use this link on the County's webpage to access the FOIA Request Online Portal.
You will need to establish a User Name and Password, and will be prompted to do so the first time you visit the site.  Contact Administration at 269.781.0966 with your questions.
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners FOIA Policy Statement 233
If you choose not to use the FOIA Portal, this FOIA form can be used to make your request. Complete this hard copy form, scan, and email, mail or fax to the Elections Office (all contact information is listed at the top of the form).

L-4029 Filings
2020 Forms

Political Party Information
Calhoun County Republican Party Committee:  Chairman Jeannie Burchfield,
e: Chair@CalhounCountyGOP.com, address: Republican Party Headquarters (Battle Creek Area Association of Realtors Building), 7100 Tower Road, Battle Creek, MI  49015.
Website: Facebook.com > CalhounCountyRepublicanCommittee
Meetings held fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm.
Questions ... call Mrs. Burchfield at 269.924.7326.

Calhoun County Democratic Party:  Chairman Beth Byrd,
e: micalhoundems@gmail.com  address: PO Box 1654, Battle Creek, MI  49016-1654. 
Democratic Party Headquarters, 8 W. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI  49017.
Website:  MiCalhounDems.com
Questions ... call Mrs. Byrd at 269.224.1226.

Precinct Delegates

August 4, 2020 Republican Party Precinct Delegate winners (by precinct)
August 4, 2020 Democratic Party Precinct Delegate winners (by precinct)

Recall Information
Summary
Recall Law link; PDF file
Recall Process
Signature Requirement Request Form
Clarity/Factual Hearing Instructions (State Board of Canvassers)
Campaign Finance refer to PAC requirements

     Tekonsha Village Recall effort against Trustee Howard Rigg:
     Press Release, Petition Language
     Summary of Details
     Clarity/Factual Hearing:  Agenda, Public Notice, Determination of Election Commission

Marshall School Board Recall effort against Richard Lindsey, Matt Davis, and Shawna Gamble
Press release, Petition Language Lindsey, Petition Language Davis, Petition Language Gamble
Summary of Details
Clarity/Factual Hearing: Agenda, Public Notice, Determination of Election Commission

Tekonsha Village Recall effort against Trustee Howard Rigg, Jan. 2022
Press release, Petition Language
Summary of Details
Clarity/Factual Hearing: Agenda, Public Notice, Determination of Election Commission