Clerk’s Office – Deep River Township

Clerk's Office

Casey Gwisdala
clerk@deeprivertwp.org
(989) 239-4964

Clerk’s office is available by appointment if needed. Please call or email if you need an “in person” appointment.

Clerk's Statutory Duties

Maintains custody of all township records not assigned by law to another office
Records and maintains township meeting minutes
Keeps the township book of oaths
Responsible for special meeting notices
Keeps township ordinance book
Accounts for all township funds
Chairs the township election commission
Administers elections

Election Information

Election Dates

August 4, 2026 – Primary Election
November 3, 2026 – State General Election

Office Hours: Tuesday’s and Thursday’s, July 7th – 30th from 5 – 7 pm. Sunday, August 1st from 8 am – 4 pm.

Notice of Registration for the August 4th Primary – 2026 August Primary Notice Last Day of Reg

Voter Information

Apply for a Michigan Absentee Ballot Online
Michigan Online Absent Voter Ballot Application (state.mi.us)

Quicklink
Michigan Voter Information Center (state.mi.us)

Registration Deadlines

July 20, 2026 – Last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk for the August Primary. (168.497)
July 21, 2026 through 8:00 p.m. August 4, 2026 – In-person registration with local clerk with proof of residency. (168.497)
October 19, 2026 – Last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk for the November State General Election. (168.497)
October 20, 2026 through 8:00 p.m. November 3, 2026 – In-person registration with local clerk with proof of residency. (168.497)

Voting at the Polls

The following types of photo ID are acceptable:

Michigan driver’s license or state-issued ID card
Driver’s license or personal identification card issued by another state
Federal or state government-issued photo identification
U.S. passport
Military ID with photo
Student identification with photo from a high school or accredited institution of higher learning
Tribal identification card with photo

The township will be holding primary and general elections throughout the year and we are in need of election workers. To be an election worker you must be a registered and eligible voter in the state of Michigan. It does not matter if you live in the Township. Training is provided and you are paid for attending training and working at elections. For more information, or if you are interested, please contact Casey Gwisdala at (989) 239-4964 or email clerk@deeprivertwp.org, Thank you.

Election Inspector

Election inspectors are paid to assist voters at the polls on Election Day. Some of the responsibilities include checking voters’ registration records and recording that they voted, distributing ballots, assisting voters, and maintaining order within the voting precinct.

Qualifications to be appointed as an Election Inspector:

Must be a qualified and registered voter in the State of Michigan.
Must have sufficient education and clerical ability to perform the duties of office.
Must complete and file an application with a City or Township Clerk.
Students:

High School students 16 or 17 years of age may be Election Inspectors.

With the exception of being qualified and registered voters, students must meet all of the other requirements.
They are also required to receive permission from their school and are subject to the provisions of child labor laws.
Students cannot serve as precinct chairpersons.

Please contact Casey Gwisdala if you are interested in being an Election Inspector for either election at (989) 239-4964.

Applications

Election Inspector Application
Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request (FPCA)
Michigan Voter Registration Application
Michigan Voter Registration Application – Spanish