IONIA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE

ELECTION INFORMATION
ELECTION DAY PROCEDURES

IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION?

Yes! A primary election is held by the political parties to select their nominees for the officers to be elected at the upcoming general election. In a primary, Republican run against Republicans and Democrats run against other Democrats. Of course, if other parties qualify to appear on the primary ballot, their candidates run against each other as well. In a primary you vote on only one party's ticket.

A general election is between party nominees and any candidates without political party affiliation, the general election determines which candidates will occupy the office that is up for election. Statewide ballot proposals also appear on the general election ballot.

IS CAMPAIGNING ALLOWED ON ELECTION DAY?

Yes! As long as it is done at least 100 feet from any door used by voters to enter or exit the building in which the polls are located.

 

 
 
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