Voting Precinct Changes

Cascade Township condensed the number of precincts from 10 to 5. While some precinct numbers changed, not all voters were assigned to a different polling location. Please refer to the new precinct map above for more details.

Precinct: A precinct is a designated geographic area defined by the local Election Commission. Michigan law restricts the number of voters in each precinct to ensure manageable voting.
Polling Location: This is the specific place or facility where voters go to cast their votes. Sometimes, voters from multiple precincts may use the same polling location.

• Precinct 1 – Cascade Library Wisner Center, 2870 Jacksmith Dr
• Precinct 2 – Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 6655 Cascade Rd
• Precinct 3 – Cascade Christian Church, 2829 Thornapple River Dr
• Precinct 4 – Ada Bible Church, 8899 Cascade Rd
• Precinct 5 – Thornapple Community Church, 3260 Thornapple River Dr

Check the new precinct numbers and polling locations listed above, and don’t forget to consult the map for further reference.

Cascade Township previously had 10 precincts that are now consolidated into 5 precincts. Affected voters will see a different precinct number on their voter ID card and ballot and may have a new polling location, but the voting process will remain the same.

With an increasing number of voters opting for absentee or early in-person voting, state law now allows for a higher number of voters per precinct, up to 4,999. The passing of Senate Bill 573 of 2023 (PA 227 of 2023) raised the precinct size limit from 2,999 to 4,999 voters per precinct, facilitating the consolidation of precincts.

Since the passing of Proposal 3 in 2018, allowing ‘No Reason’ absentee voting, and Proposal 2 in 2022, implementing 9 days of early voting, the Clerk’s Office has observed a decrease of in-person voting on election day.  As voters become more aware of early voting, we anticipate that in-person voting on election day will continue to decline and that each voting method—early voting, absentee ballots, and election day voting—will average one-third of the total votes cast.
The Clerk’s department is confident that increasing the number of voters per precinct will not have an impact on election administration. While this change may increase the average number of voters in precincts on election day, we know our polling locations and workers can accommodate this. This change will also allow Clerk staff to respond more efficiently, as there will be staff members dedicated to assisting the 5 precincts instead of 10.

If you vote absentee, your precinct number may have changed on your ballot, but the voting process will remain the same. If you are on the permanent absentee ballot list, you do not need to resubmit your forms.

If you are one the Permanent Application List, you will be mailed an application when an election pertains to you, and it must be submitted to receive a ballot. 

For more information, visit the Cascade Township Election website or call 616-949-1508.

We advise that you contact the Kent County Clerk’s Office to ask any questions regarding precinct delegates.

300 Monroe Avenue NW
County Administration Building
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2288
Phone: 616-632-7650
Fax: 616-632-7655