Election guide
How the Pontiac School Board election works
The Pontiac School Board election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Here is how the election works, the dates that matter and the ways you can vote.
The process
What you are voting for
A nonpartisan race
School board candidates run without party labels. You'll find the race in the nonpartisan section of your ballot, usually near the end.
Elected at large
Board members represent the whole district, not one neighborhood. Every eligible voter in the district sees the same school board race.
Set district policy
The board hires and oversees the superintendent, adopts the budget and sets policy for Pontiac schools.
The number of open seats and the candidate list appear on your sample ballot at Michigan.gov/Vote.
Key dates
Dates to remember
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Last day to register online or by mail
After this, register in person at your city or township clerk with proof of residency.
Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Nov 1
Early in-person voting
Michigan requires at least nine days of early voting. Hours and sites are set by your clerk.
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Last day to request an absentee ballot online or by mail
You can still request one in person at your clerk's office until 4:00 PM on Mon, Nov 2.
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Election Day
Polls open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Absentee ballots must reach your clerk or a drop box by 8:00 PM. You can register and vote the same day at your clerk's office.
Dates follow Michigan election law. Confirm hours and locations with your city or township clerk.
How to vote
Where and how to vote in Pontiac
1. Confirm you live in the district
The School District of the City of Pontiac covers more than the city — including Sylvan Lake, Lake Angelus, most of Auburn Hills and parts of nearby townships.
Check my address2. Check your registration
Look up your voter record, your precinct and your sample ballot on the State of Michigan's voter site.
Michigan.gov/Vote lookup3. Choose how to vote
Vote absentee from home, early in person, or at your polling place on Election Day. Every Michigan voter can vote absentee — no reason needed.
First-time voter guide4. Return your ballot on time
Use an official drop box or your clerk's office. Ballots must arrive by 8:00 PM on Election Day — postmarks do not count.
Find a drop box