November 7, 2023 City Election

Last Day to File:  Tuesday, July 25, 2023, by 4:00 P.M.

Last Day to Withdraw:  Friday, July 28, 2023, by 4:00 P.M.

Filing Location:  Portage City Hall, 7900 South Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI  49002

Filing Requirements:  

1. Affidavit of Identity 
2. Nominating Non-Partisan Petition (no more than 100 signatures, no less than 50 signatures; must be registered City of Portage voters)

Run for City Council

The City of Portage operates under a Council/Manager form of government.  The City Council consists of seven members including the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem.  Councilmembers are elected to four-year terms, staggered every two years (three Councilmembers, including the Mayor Pro Tem, are elected every two years).  The Mayor is elected every two years.  The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City and is the chief policy advisor to the City Council.

The City Clerk has five business days to determine the sufficiency of petition signatures.  Candidates will be notified if they do not have the required minimum of valid signatures.  If the filing deadline has not passed, candidates may submit more signatures to make up the deficiency.  

Questions?

Election-related questions should be directed to the City Clerk at (269) 329-4511.  Questions about City operations should be directed to the Office of the City Manager at (269) 329-4400.

The approval of Proposal 22-2 added several voting and election policies to the Michigan Constitution. This will make an impact to how future elections are administered.

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• *New* May 2023: Return postage included on absentee ballot applications and absentee ballot envelopes.

Click here to read Prop 22-2.