Election Information

The Walker City Clerk's Office oversees all elections for the City, federal, state and county government, including school elections for portions of Comstock Park, Kenowa Hills, and Grandville school districts. The Clerk's Office is committed to providing safe and secure elections and ensuring voting is accessible for all eligible City residents.


For election results, visit Kent County Election Results. Preliminary results will be posted on Election night when all precincts and absentee results are complete and reported.

Upcoming Election Days


November 7, 2023 - Kent District Library - Millage Renewal Proposal
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PROPOSAL


All polling precincts are open from 7 am to 8 pm on Election Day and are handicapped accessible.

The Michigan Bureau of Elections has created a YouTube video for Michigan voters, "A Voter's Guide to Voting", which explains what to expect when you appear at your voting location on election day.

Voter Registration

To register to vote, visit any Secretary of State's Office, the Clerk's Office or return the completed voter registration application (PDF) to the Clerk's Office. Voter registration can also be done online here.

Verify You are Registered to Vote

Contact the Clerk's Office or visit the Michigan Voter Information Center of the State of Michigan website to determine if you are registered in the City of Walker. Also, visit the Michigan Election and Voter Information page where you can look up your voter status, register to vote, and it also provides candidate information links and lots of other useful information.

Permanent Absentee Voter List

Voters who request to be placed on our Permanent Absentee Voter list will automatically receive an absent voter application prior to each election. The voter must fill out the application and return it to the clerk's office to receive a ballot for that election. No more waiting in lines at the precinct. Vote in the convenience of your own home. If this appeals to you, email your request. Please be sure to include your name, date of birth, and address.

Absentee Ballot

Absentee ballots can be obtained in-person during normal business hours or by filling out an Application for an Absentee Ballot (PDF) and returning to the Clerk's Office. You can also fax the completed application to 616-791-6881 or by email.

Military / Overseas Voters

Military personnel or U.S. citizens currently overseas, visit the federal voting assistance program website for Federal Postcard Application Instructions or contact the Clerk's Office with any questions.

Wards and Precincts

View our Precinct Map (PDF) to determine where your polling place is on Election Day.

Ward 1

  • Precinct 1 - Orchard Hill Church 1465 3 Mile Rd NW
  • Precinct 2 - Fire Station Number 3 1470 3 Mile Rd NW - Upper Level
  • Precinct 3 - Fire Station Number 3 1470 3 Mile Rd NW- Lower Level

Ward 2

  • Precinct 4 - City of Walker (Commission Chambers) 4243 Remembrance Rd NW
  • Precinct 5 - Walker Ice and Fitness Center 4151 Remembrance Rd NW
  • Precinct 6 - Remembrance Church 4575 Remembrance Rd NW

Ward 3

  • Precinct 7 - Fire Station Number 2 4101 Lake Michigan Drive NW - Upper Level
  • Precinct 8 - Standale Reform Church 202 Cummings Street
  • Precinct 9 - Standale Baptist Church 3714 Lake Michigan Drive NW

To view Election Results please go to:

Access Kent website for Kent County and Michigan website for the State of Michigan Results.