GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Voters in two of Grand Rapids’ three wards will go the polls for the Aug. 8 primary to decide who will represent them on the city commission.
WARD 1 RACE
In Grand Rapids’ 1st Ward, three candidates are in the race to replace current commissioner Dave Shaffer, who cannot seek re-election because of term limits.
A total of 63,867 residents live in the 1st Ward, which is bordered by the city limits to the north, south and west. To the east, the ward line runs along the Grand River north of Fulton Street, and east of Division Avenue south of Fulton Street.
WARD 2 RACE
In the city’s 2nd Ward, Joe Jones is being challenged by two candidates.
Jones was appointed to fill Rosalynn Bliss’ seat when she was elected mayor in 2015. Home to 62,253 residents, the 2nd Ward’s northern border and eastern borders are the city limits, its southern border is Wealthy Street SE, and its eastern border is shared with the 1st Ward.
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The Aug. 8 primary polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
You can find your polling place and view a sample ballot by visiting the Michigan Secretary of State’s Voter Information Center website. You don’t need to show photo identification to vote, but it does speed up the process, so the SOS advises you bring your ID.
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