Relocated polling places for May 2026 special election
Lansing
Summary
Voters who usually cast ballots at Post Oak, Kavanaugh or Dwight Rich schools will go to different, nearby locations for the May 5 special election because schools can't host voters during a school day. The clerk says the city is looking to reduce its reliance on schools long-term.
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Last discussed Feb 23, 2026.
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Voters near those schools get nearby replacement precincts, and schools avoid security risks on a class day.
Some voters may be briefly confused by the changes if they don't check their new polling location.
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Committee of the Whole - Feb 23, 2026
Voters who usually cast ballots at Post Oak, Kavanaugh or Dwight Rich schools will go to different, nearby locations for the May 5 special election because schools can't host voters during a school day. The clerk says the city is looking to reduce its reliance on schools long-term.
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