This year's presidential election is just over a month away, but if you haven't registered, you need to act soon.

 

“The close of registration is October 11th,” says Mecosta County Clerk Marcee Purcell.

 

Purcell notes it's easy to check if you're not sure if you're registered and she expects the turnout to be above average.

 

“It's probably going to be one of our highest I would imagine.

 

“I've only talked to a few township clerks, but they both said that their absentee ballot requests were up.

 

“It's an important right for everyone to get out and vote so make sure they're registered.

 

“If they're not sure, they can call the county clerk's office, there's a web site they can get online to do that, but make sure they do it before the close of registration so that they can vote in the upcoming election.”

 

The state of Michigan is also making sure polling places will be ready to go come November 8^th.

 

“The Bureau of Elections is sending helpful hints for the upcoming election, how many booths to have on hand, just constant communication from the Bureau of Elections to help us prepare for it,” Purcell says.

 

You can check your voter registration status by calling the Clerk's office at 231-592-0783 or by going online at vote.michigan.gov.