While Michigan Realtors® members continue to cultivate excellent working relationships with elected officials on the state and federal levels, it is equally important to foster relationships with local elected officials. 2019 is an off-year for state and federal elections; however, local elections are still taking place. It is vital to the real estate industry to elect and retain those who support Realtor® efforts, and the first step in doing that is to be registered to vote! The link below provides all of the necessary information on how to register to vote in your area!
http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8716_8726_47669—,00.html
The Secretary of State’s website contains a wealth of information regarding registering to vote, polling sites, candidates running in your area, and absentee ballots. Please visit them at www.michigan.gov/sos. You can also register to vote by simply visiting any Secretary of State branch in Michigan. It is an easy and pain-free process!
So, you’ve recently moved and can’t recall if you registered to vote in your new neighborhood? To find out, visit the Michigan Voter Information center at www.michigan.gov/vote. This website will tell you if you are in fact registered, and where to go to cast your ballot. It is also a very helpful website to let homebuyers know of as well, especially if they are new to a particular area.
Statewide, 90% of Realtors® are registered to vote. Let’s continue to make our voice heard at the local level, Lansing and in Washington D.C.!
Remember to vote Realtor® Party!