15,000 absentee ballots not returned in upcoming Lansing city primary election
City officials are urging voters to use one of the 13 official Lansing drop boxes to return completed ballots.
This year's primary will narrow down the list of candidates for Mayor, City Council At Large, and 4th Ward City Council, and vote on a proposal to renew the City Park Millage.
'Voters can choose to vote at home, vote early, or vote Election Day; with so many convenientoptions, I hope this leads to a higher turnout than in similar past elections,' said Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope in a release sent to 6 News.
The REO Elections Office will be open for those who may vote early or drop off completed ballots at these times:
Wednesday, July 30 – 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 2 – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday, August 3 – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Drop boxes are monitored 24/7 and will remain open until Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 8 p.m.
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