| Precinct 1 |
Forest Hills Administration Building
6590 Cascade Road SE |
| Precinct 2 |
Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church
6655 Cascade Road SE |
| Precinct 3 |
Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church
6655 Cascade Road SE |
| Precinct 4 |
Buttrick Fire Station
2990 Buttrick Avenue SE |
| Precinct 5 |
Ada Bible Church (South Entrance)
8899 Cascade Road SE |
| Precinct 6 |
Cascade Christian Church - Centennial Hall
2829 Thornapple River Drive |
| Precinct 7 |
Cascade Library Wisner Center
2870 Jacksmith Avenue SE |
| Precinct 8 |
Thornapple Community Reformed Church
3260 Thornapple River Drive (at Thornhills) |
| Precinct 9 |
Cascade Library Wisner Center
2870 Jacksmith Avenue SE |
| Precinct 10 |
Ada Bible Church (West Entrance)
8899 Cascade Road SE |
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View the Cascade Charter Township Precinct Map to determine your precinct location or use the interactive voting precint/polling location map to search by your address. Once the map appears, click on the parcel search function (right side of screen) to search by your address.
Voter Registration
Past the deadline? You can register at any time up to 8 p.m. on Election Day in person at our Township Offices.
You are eligible to vote if you are:
- A citizen of the United States
- At least 18 years old on or before the next election
- A resident of Michigan
- Registered 30 days prior to the next election
You are not required to re-register for each election but, if you have moved, call the Clerk’s office at (616) 949-1508.
You can register to vote at any:
- Secretary of State Branch Office
- County Clerk’s Office
- Cascade Charter Township Clerk’s Office
- By mail (Important reminder if you register by mail – you must vote in person in your first election)
You can verify your voter registration by calling the Clerk’s Office at (616) 949-1508 or visit the Michigan Voter Information Center.
Early Voting
Early voting will be held at the Wisner Center, located at 2870 Jacksmith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, for 9 consecutive days before each state and federal election. Early voting beings the second Saturday before the election and ends the Sunday before the election.
Early voting for the next election will be available from October 26th - November 3rd from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Absentee Voting
Absentee applications can be filled out if you do not plan to vote in-person. All voters who plan to cast an absentee ballot must fill out an absentee ballot application. Voters can fill out a one-time application to recieve a ballot for every election (Prop. 2022-02). Absentee applications may also be picked up at the Township Office during business hours.
Absentee applications and ballots must always be returned to the Township Clerk's Office. Be sure to sign and date the back of the return envelope. Per state law, no other person can sign your absentee ballot, including a power of attorney or family member, on your behalf.
Registered Township voters may return absentee applications and ballots by:
- Mail to Cascade Charter Township at 5920 Tahoe Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49456. Please note, return ballots are postage-paid. No need to add a stamp.
- Via the secure drive-up drop box located in front of the Township Office.
- Via the secure drop-off drop box located at the Wisner Center, located at 2870 Jacksmith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Both boxes are open 24/7 and are under video surveillance.
- In-person at Cascade Charter Township during business hours.
You can track the status of your absentee ballot by visiting the Michigan Voter Information Center.
MVIC (Michigan Voter Information Center)
Michigan Voter Information Center (MVIC) has additional information such as:
- Determine if you are registered to vote
- How do I register to vote?
- Find your polling location
- Absentee Ballot information
- Local election calendar
And as always, feel free to contact the Clerk’s office if you have any questions we can answer.
Election FAQ's
Will USPS forward my ballot if I have a summer/winter home in another state?
USPS will not forward your ballot even if you are having your mail forwarded to a temporary address. The ballot will be delivered to the address on the envelope. If there is a forward on the mail, it will come back to us.
What if I’m temporarily away from my home or have a PO box?
On your absentee ballot application, there is a box to put a temporary address if you’d like to have your ballot sent to a different address than where you are registered.
What if I’m overseas on Election Day?
You can fill out a federal postcard application if you are currently living outside of the United States. If you go to FVAP.gov and fill out the FPCA, you can be sent a ballot overseas. You can also complete this process via email if you are a FPCA voter.
Can I pick up a ballot for my kids, spouse or parents?
No, you may only pick up your own ballot if you come to get your absentee ballot in the clerk’s office. We are not able to hand you anyone else’s ballot besides your own. You will also need your photo ID with you in order for us to hand you your ballot, otherwise, we will mail it.
What if I make a mistake?
We put instructions in every ballot envelope we send out. If you have made a mistake on your ballot, you may bring it back into Township Hall to have it spoiled and be reissued a new one. Please follow the directions carefully.
Is power of attorney acceptable for voting?
Everyone must sign their own absentee ballot and application. Power of attorney is not acceptable.
Why am I receiving additional mailings and emails about my absentee ballot?
These materials come from third-party organizations. We send only official absentee applications and ballots to voters who have requested them. We do not send additional election-related emails or mailings. If you submitted an absentee ballot application, you will be sent an official absentee ballot from us. Photos of the official absentee ballot are featured at the bottom of this page.
Absent Voter Ballot Envelopes
A blue envelope will be mailed to voters with a purple envelope inside. The back of the blue envelope contains instructions on how to return your ballot using the purple envelope.
Purple Envelope – The purple envelope contains the ballot with instructions on how to complete it. Once your ballot is completed, place it in the purple envelope.
For more information on the new absent voter ballots, please contact the clerk’s office at 616.949.1508.
Election Results
For Kent County election results, visit Access Kent.
FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)
To request voter information, please fill out a FOIA request.
Election Inspectors
If you would like to be an Election Inspector, please complete an application and submit it to the clerk at the Township of Cascade, 5920 Tahoe Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.
Election Inspector Application