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Find your official sample ballotCanton Township · Precinct 8
November 3, 2026 · Wayne County, Michigan.
Canton Precinct 8 sample ballot (PDF)
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How to vote · November 3, 2026
- Register
- Online or by mail: October 19. From October 20 through Election Day, register in person with your city or township clerk and proof of residency. Eligible voters in line at the clerk’s office by 8 p.m. November 3 can register and vote.
- Vote early
- October 24–November 1 is the statewide early-voting period. Check your assigned site and hours before going; it may differ from your Election Day polling place.
- Vote absentee
- Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot. Return it to your clerk or an official local drop box by 8 p.m. November 3. Request and return it early; do not rely on last-minute mail. Special rules apply to military and overseas voters.
- Vote on Election Day
- Tuesday, November 3: polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. If you are in line by 8 p.m., stay in line to vote.
Checked October 12, 2026 · Official sources: Election dates · Registration · Absentee voting · Election Day ·
Explore your ballot
Expanded research draftReview candidates and proposals on the Canton Precinct 8 sample ballot.
Partisan Section
12 contests for federal, state and county offices, including statewide education boards.
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Compare Yes and No for all five proposals on the sample ballot.
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