Plan to Vote in November? Register by Oct. 9

Want to have your say in the 2012 General Election? The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 General Election is just around the corner. 

Local residents have until Oct. 9 to register at both Bloomfield Township Hall or Bloomfield Hills City Hall, or at any Secretary of State office or by mail. In order to vote, you must:

• be 18 years or older on or before election day
• be a citizen of the U.S.
• have lived in Michigan for at least 30 days
• be registered on or before the close of registration

Not sure if you're registered? Visit the Michigan Secretary of State website to find out whether you're registered to vote and view a sample ballot.

Those who aren't able to go to the polls on election day may cast an absentee ballot. Absentee voter applications are posted on-line with both the both Bloomfield Township Clerk's Office or Bloomfield Hills City Hall.

If you want the ballot mailed, your application must be received by 2 p.m. the Saturday before the election. These dates are also important to absentee voters:

• Nov. 3, 2 p.m.: Deadline to submit absentee ballot by mail
• Nov. 5, 4 p.m.: Deadline to submit absentee ballot in person at clerk's office
• Nov. 6, 4 p.m.: Emergency absentee ballot deadline