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November 4, 2025 - Election Information

A Special Election is being held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
 
Click here to view the ballot.
  
 
PRECINCTS 5, 9 and 12 ZEELAND PUBLIC SCHOOL VOTERS ONLY
 
The November 4, 2025, election is only for those living in the Zeeland Public Schools District in Precincts 5, 9, and 12. 
 

REGISTER TO VOTE

Prior to October 20, you can register to vote at the Holland Township Clerk's office, County Clerk's office, Secretary of State branch office or online.  If you were previously registered in Michigan and have moved, you may go to your new local clerk's office to register with your new address or register online at the Secretary of State's website. 
 
If you are registering after October 20, you must register to vote at the Township Clerk's office and provide proof of residency.

 
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
 
Your request for an absent voter ballot must be in writing and can be submitted to the Township Clerk. You may request an absent voter ballot by submitting an online application, a printed application, a letter, a postcard, or a pre-printed application form obtained from the Holland Charter Township Clerk's office. Requests may be returned in person, via postal mail, or e-mail, as long as a signature is visible. 
 
The last day an absentee ballot may be mailed to you is Friday, October 31, 2025.  You may pick up an absentee ballot on Monday, November 3 until 4:00 p.m.  Voters registering to vote on election day may request an absentee ballot until 8:00 p.m., however, they must vote the ballot in the office. 
 
All absentee ballots must be returned to the Township's Clerk's office by 8:00 p.m. on election day in order to count.
 
SATURDAY HOURS

The Holland Charter Township Clerk's Office will be open Saturday, November 1, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. to accept Absentee Voter Ballot Requests. If you request a ballot during that time, you may vote the ballot in the office or take it home with you.
 
  
DROP BOX

You may use our secure drop box to return your application or your absentee ballot located at the Township Offices inside the west entrance at 353 N. 120th Ave. The drop box is under 24-hour surveillance.

Drop Box

Due to construction, the drive-up drop box will be unavailble through mid-November.  Please use the drop box in the foyer which is available 24 hours a day. 

We appreciate your understanding as we strive to improve customer service.

 

Drop box

Parking Lot Construction at the Township Hall

Please be advised that construction work on the Township Hall parking lot will begin on Monday, August 25. Throughout all phases of this project, we will ensure that customer access is maintained to designated areas of the parking lot.

To help you plan ahead, please refer to the map below for details on Phase 1 of the construction, including parking restrictions and entrance closures starting August 25.

As the project progresses, we will continue to provide updates regarding parking availability and any changes to access points.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to enhance the Township Hall facilities and improve your overall experience.

Parking Lot Renovations 8.21.25

Holland Charter Township
  • 353 North 120th Avenue
  • Holland, MI 49424
  • (616) 396-2345 (phone)
  • info@hct.holland.mi.us
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