elections

The August 4, 2026 State Primary Election is a Statewide Election that includes all voters in all three precincts in Leighton Township. Leighton Township’s ballots also include a County proposal and two Township proposals. Please click on the links for the sample ballots to view ballot language for the August 4 Election.

Previous Election Results can be found on the Allegan County Website.

• Leighton Township Precinct Map
• Absent Voter Ballots available:  Beginning Thursday, June 25, 2026 Absent Voter Ballot Application
• In-person Only Voter Registration (must be at the Township Clerk’s Office):  July 21-August 4.
• Early Voting: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. daily beginning Saturday, July 25 through Sunday, August 2.
• Clerk’s Office Hours the Weekend prior to Election Day:  Saturday, August 1 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• August 4 Election Day:  Polls open from 7am to 8 pm
• Absentee Ballots due to Township Clerk’s Office: Tuesday, August 4 at 8 pm – postmarks NOT accepted!!

• Request to Spoil/Reissue Absent Voter Ballot
• Notice of Registration
• Notice of Election
• Notice of Public Accuracy Testing
• Copy of Sample Ballot-Precinct 1
• Copy of Sample Ballot-Precinct 2
• Copy of Sample Ballot-Precinct 3

Absent Voter Counting Board Early Tabulation (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

will be conducted at the Leighton Township Hall:  4451 12th St., Suite A

3 Election Inspectors per day.

Tuesday, July 28

Friday, July 31

State Law allows the early tabulation of absentee ballots beginning 8 days before Election Day.

Some days may be canceled or end early because all ballots received have been tabulated. Check this site for updates.