Justin F. Roebuck - Ottawa County Clerk/Register

05/06/2026

All precincts fully reporting unofficial results as of 11:31 PM!

05/06/2026

Election results are starting to roll in!

Stay tuned as we begin receiving updates from across the precincts. We will let you know as soon as all precincts are reporting.

You can always watch in real time as we update the results website: https://buff.ly/ALkPL9u

05/06/2026

Polls are closed across Michigan for the May 5, 2026 Election. View Ottawa County's unofficial results as we receive them here:

05/05/2026

We voted! So thankful for the elections team at Zeeland--Feel the Zeel and for all of our dedicated clerks and election workers who make sure your voice is heard!

05/05/2026

It’s here—The May 5, 2026 Special Election is ON!

Polls are OPEN and ready for you—let’s go!

Need a quick check before you head out?
✔️ View your sample ballot
✔️ Find your polling location

Visit our website, make your plan, and get out there to vote! https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/a48ebbf2505048cd91ba3ccfd05c192b/

04/03/2026

So thankful for every one of our election workers! They literally make this process happen - and you can be a part of it too! Would you be willing to spend a few days this year getting paid to serve your community, and contributing directly to safe and effective elections? Learn how at:
www.miottawa.org/WorkElections

02/25/2026

Sorry I can’t be there tonight — but no matter what happens, someone’s still running the 2026 elections. 🇺🇸

01/30/2026

I recently had the opportunity to talk with 13 On Your Side about the work local election officials are doing right now to prepare for the 2026 election cycle, including the ongoing need for election workers.

Our election workers play a critical role in ensuring elections are administered fairly, accurately, and transparently. They come from across the political spectrum and serve their neighbors on Election Day.

If you’ve ever wondered how elections actually work or how you can be part of the process, you can find out more at: www.miottawa.org/workelections!

https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/politics/michigan-politics/your-voice-your-vote-local-election-officials-seek-poll-workers-ahead-of-michigan-important-2026-elections-heres-how-to-get-involved/69-f2c73038-7b32-4b11-9d85-0d97f523de05

Looking to help contribute to U.S. democracy? Wanting to learn more about the process? Becoming an election inspector, local clerks say, may be an option for you.

01/27/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

Our office has recently been contacted by several residents who have received scam calls about allegedly missing jury duty.

Scammers are impersonating law enforcement, claiming to be from the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office and stating that the victim missed jury duty and now has a warrant.

The scam callers then demand payment to avoid arrest.

⚠️ THIS IS A SCAM.

The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER:
• Call you and demand payment to avoid arrest
• Ask for money through Cash App, gift cards, kiosks, or wire transfers
• Threaten immediate arrest over the phone
• Request payment for warrants or fines without official court documentation

💡 Protect Yourself:
• Hang up immediately if you receive a call like this
• Do not send money or provide personal information
• Verify claims by calling the agency directly using an official phone number
• Report suspicious calls to local law enforcement

Scammers rely on fear and urgency. Take a moment, slow down, and verify before you act.

If you have info on these scams, please contact:
Silent Observer: (877) 88-SILENT (74536)
Online: Ottawa County Central Dispatch Website - https://occda.org/
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01/27/2026

Ever wonder what your Ottawa County elections team is doing in the middle of winter?!

Election planning happens all year long.

February 13 is the deadline for local jurisdictions to submit ballot proposal language for the May 5, 2026 election. This is a key step in the process and allows our team time to review, prepare, and administer the election accurately and transparently.

The May election is an important one for voters, particularly for school district and local millage proposals that directly impact our communities.

You can always see what will be on your ballot, and learn more about how elections work in Ottawa County at www.miottawa.org/elections

Planning early helps ensure elections are secure, accurate, and ready long before voters head to the polls.