Important Update from the Southfield City Clerk: Permanent Absentee Ballot Status Has Not Changed

The Southfield City Clerk's Office is sharing an important update for voters following recent news about a U.S. Supreme Court decision involving federal election directives.

For Southfield voters, the key message is simple: If you are currently on Michigan's Permanent Absentee Ballot List, your status has not changed.

Eligible Southfield voters who are already on the Permanent Absentee Ballot List will continue to receive an absentee ballot for the upcoming midterm elections. Voters do not need to reapply or take any additional action because of the recent court decision.

The U.S. Supreme Court's August 24 decision did not change Michigan's voting laws. The legal case is still ongoing.

The Southfield City Clerk's Office will continue to administer elections in accordance with Michigan and federal law. If anything changes that affects Southfield voters, the City Clerk's Office will provide updated information through the City's official communication channels.

Residents with questions about their voter registration, absentee ballot status or upcoming elections should contact the Southfield City Clerk's Office or visit the City of Southfield website for official election information.

The Southfield City Clerk's Office encourages all eligible voters to make a plan to vote and to rely on local election officials for accurate and up to date election information