Phone: 517-485-4063
Email: clerk@lansingtwpmi.gov
Email: deputyclerk@lansingtwpmi.gov
The Clerk’s Office is responsible for maintaining all official records of the Township including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and correspondence. As a voting member of the Board of Trustees, the Clerk also prepares and maintains Board meeting minutes. Administering elections in the Township is an ongoing responsibility, which includes conducting voter registrations, maintaining the Michigan Qualified Voter File, issuing absentee ballots, and providing other voter assistance as necessary.
Election Inspectors are a vital part of the election process. The Township will employ approximately 50 Inspectors for the August and November 2026 Elections.
Benefits:
November 4, 2025 Election Results
August 5, 2025 Official Election Results
November 4, 2024 Official Election Results
August 4, 2020 Unofficial Election Results
August 2, 2016 Unofficial Election Results
March 8, 2016 Unofficial Election Results
November 4, 2014 Unofficial Election Results
The Lansing Township Clerk’s Office maintains a Permanent Ballot List. All voters on the Permanent Ballot List are automatically sent a ballot for each election scheduled in Lansing Township. If you would like to be placed on our Permanent Ballot List, call the Lansing Township Clerk’s Office at 517-485-4063 and request the form to be placed on the list.
Voters may register to vote at the Lansing Township Clerk’s Office, Ingham County Clerk’s Office, any Secretary of State office, designated State agency, or by mail up to 15 days prior to any election.
Voters who wish to register to vote after that deadline (14 days prior to election and continuing through 8:00 p.m. on election day), can do so, but must appear in person at the Lansing Township Clerk’s office and provide acceptable residency verification.
All voters can now request Absentee Ballots! Get an application at the Lansing Township Clerk’s office, Michigan.gov/vote or online.
Mailed in applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before an election if you would like your ballot mailed to you. Voters can also drop off their application in person at the Lansing Township Clerk’s office by 4:00 p.m. the Monday before Election Day and receive a ballot.
Voters may also request to be placed on the Permanent Absentee Voter List.
All ballots, must be signed and received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
The Lansing Township Clerk’s Office maintains a Permanent Absent Voter (AV) List. All voters on the Permanent AV List are automatically sent an Absentee Ballot Application for each election scheduled in Lansing Township. This application must be completed for every election. This is required by Michigan Election Law in order to have a ballot mailed to the voter. If you would like to be placed on our Permanent AV List, call the Lansing Township Clerk’s Office at 517-485-4063 and request to be placed on the Permanent AV List or complete the Permanent Absent Voter List Request Form.
Voters on the Permanent AV List should also keep in mind that any address change made with the voter registration will require the voter to re-apply to be placed on the Permanent AV List. This can be done by calling the Clerk’s Office or completing a new form.
We are currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Clerk.
Please review the full job description before applying: Deputy Clerk Job Description
The Clerk’s Office is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and dependable individual to assist with a variety of clerical, administrative, and public service duties in support of Township operations. This position plays an important role in election administration, recordkeeping, and providing customer service to residents.
To submit your application, please choose one of the following options:
Option 1:
Download and complete the application, then email the completed application and any supporting documents to: clerk@lansingtwpmi.gov
Option 2:
Complete and submit the online application — it will be automatically emailed upon submission.
Option 3:
Submit a completed application in person at the Lansing Township Clerk’s Office.
*Please include a resume, cover letter, and any relevant experience, certifications, or training when submitting your application online, by email, or in person.
*If submitting through the online application portal, please upload your resume, cover letter, and any supporting documents. If you are unable to upload documents, please email them separately.
Deputy Clerk Application (PDF)
Deputy Clerk Application (Fillable PDF)
Deputy Clerk Application (Online Submission)