Here's What You Need to Know Before Heading Out to Vote in Dexter

May 7 is Election Day in Dexter.

A copy of the ballot language for the Special Election is provided on the village of Dexter's website. Dexter voters will be voting on Dexter Village Referendum of Incorporation process and two school proposals.

Check out what some community members are saying about the upcoming vote.

• “Evaluating Cityhood is Good” - Please Vote Yes on May 7th
• Election Editorial by Interim Superintendent Dennis Desmarais
• What is the connection between government and the growth of a community?
• Committee to Keep Dexter a Village

Before you head to your polling place in Dexter, take a look at this checklist to make sure you have everything you need to successfully exercise your constitutional right.

Poll Hours

All polls are open 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Know Where You're Headed

Your precinct may have changed due to redistricting. Look up your address on this map. 

Update: For anyone not in Precinct 1, but still voting in the Dexter Community Schools election, the polling place is at Scio Township Hall only. If any voter has a question, they can check their voter information on the SOS website or the Scio Township website... or call the Township.

Village of Dexter

• Residents in the village of Dexter are part of Scio Township's Precinct 1. The polling location is the Dexter Senior Center, 7720 Ann Arbor St.
• Residents living in the Westridge Subdivision vote in Precinct 3 at the Webster Township Hall, 5665 Webster Church Rd.

Dexter Township

• Precincts 1 and 3 vote at the Dexter Township Hall, 6880 Dexter-Pinckney Road.
• Precinct 2 votes at the Multi-Lake Sewer Authority, 12088 N. Territorial Road.

Scio Township

• Precinct 1 votes at the Dexter Senior Center, 7720 Ann Arbor St.
• Precincts 2 and 3 vote at the Scio Township Hall, 827 N. Zeeb Rd.
• Precinct 4 votes at the Scio Community Church, 1293 N. Zeeb Rd.
• Precinct 5 votes at Scio Farms Clubhouse, 6655 Jackson Rd.
• Precinct 6 votes at the Scio Fire Hall, 1055 N. Zeeb Rd.
• Precinct 7 votes at the Washtenaw Intermediate School District, 1819 Wagner Rd.
• Precinct 8 votes at the Scio Community Church, 1293 N. Zeeb Rd.
• Precinct 9 votes at the Polo Fields Clubhouse, 5200 Polo Fields Drive.

If you are unsure of your precinct number, use the Publius guide.

Bring Photo ID

Michigan voters are required to show photo ID, either a driver's license or state issued ID, at the polls. If you forget, or do not have an acceptable form of ID, you can still vote, but must sign a brief affidavit stating that you're not in possession of a photo ID.

Other forms of ID that will be accepted include:

• Driver's license or personal identification card issued by another state
• Federal or state government-issued photo identification
• U.S. passport
• Military identification card with photo
• Student identification with photo, from a high school or an accredited institution of higher education
• Tribal identification card with photo

Check Your Ballot

For a complete sample ballot and polling information you can use the Michigan Voter Information Center at https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/mivote/

Stay with Patch for Updates and Results

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