As early voting begins, Lansing city clerk extends hours

Iz Martin

2 years ago

FILE - Voters stand in line waiting for ballot for the North Carolina primary at a library in Raleigh, N.C., on May 6, 2008. Tens of thousands of people serving punishments for felony convictions in North Carolina but who aren’t behind bars can now register to vote and cast ballots following an appeals court ruling. Expanding the scope of those able to register and vote began on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, the State Board of Elections said. (AP Photo/Jim R. Bounds, File)

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Early voting begins Thursday, and Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope will be extending operating hours at the South Washington Election Unit for locals to vote.

Here’s a look at the updated Lansing hours:

Every Wednesday in October the election unit will be open from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Election Unit will also be open Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. with a
special Halloween theme Trunk or Treat Souls to the Polls event from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the
parking lot
On Saturday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 6, the S. Washington Election
Unit will be open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

“By expanding our hours, we are more accessible for Lansing City voters who are so busy with
work, children, and life obligations”, says Swope. “I want Lansing voters to know they can
count of me for a safe, secure, and accurate election.”