To the qualified electors of Bessemer, Michigan:
Please take notice that any qualified elector of the City of Bessemer who is not already registered may register to vote at the office of the Bessemer City Clerk or a Secretary of State branch office. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 19, 2026.
After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.497) at the Bessemer City Clerk’s office, located at 411 S Sophie St., Bessemer, MI 49911 at the following times:
- Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sunday, November 1st from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Election Day, Tuesday November 3rd from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held in the City of Bessemer on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bessemer City Hall, 411 S Sophie St., Bessemer, MI 49911.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the purpose of the General Election is to elect candidates seeking election to the following offices: Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, United States Senator, Representative in Congress 1st District, State Senator 38th District, State Representative 110th District, Members of the State Board of Education, Regents of the University of Michigan, Trustees of Michigan State University, Governors of Wayne State University, Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals 4th District, Judge of Circuit Court 32nd District, Gogebic Community College Trustees, Gogebic-Ontonagon ISD Board Members, Bessemer Area Schools Board Members, and to vote on the following Proposals: 26-1 A proposal to convene a constitutional convention for the purpose of drafting a general revision to the State Constitution. 26-2 A proposed initiated law to prohibit campaign contributions from certain regulated utilities and government contractors and apply campaign finance laws and regulations to additional types of political communications.
Full text of the ballot may be obtained at the City of Bessemer Clerk’s office, 411 S Sophie St., Bessemer, MI 49911, telephone 906-663-4311 ext. 2. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot.
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the clerk’s office at 906-663-4311 ext. 2.
Samantha Zakovec
City of Bessemer Clerk