The Elections Division
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 502
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Phone (313) 224-5525, Fax (313) 224-6424
Mon - Fri - 8:00 am until 4:30 pm
Director of Elections - Cynthia Hawthorne
Assistant Director of Elections - Delphine G. Oden
Campaign Finance Manager - Deborah Mathis
WAYNE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
WAYNE COUNTY CHIEF JUDGE, MILTON MACK, CHAIRPERSON
WAYNE COUNTY CLERK, CATHY M. GARRETT, SECRETARY
WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER, RAYMOND J. WOJTOWICZ, MEMBER
THE WAYNE COUNTY ELECTION COMMSSION IS composed of the Chief Judge of the Probate
Court, the County Clerk, and the Wayne County Treasurer. The commission members
are responsible for furnishing ballots and specific election supplies for statewide
August primaries, statewide November general elections and special primaries and
elections held to fill vacancies in federal, state and county offices. In addition,
the commission members are responsible for holding hearings to determine the clarity
of the language used on recall petitions
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS
The Wayne County Board of Canvassers is composed of four members; two Republicans
and two Democrats.
They are appointed by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners for four-year terms.
The Board members are responsible for canvassing the votes cast within Wayne County.
The Board is responsible for certifying elections for Federal, State, County as
well as for School Districts that are not wholly contained. The Board also conducts
Recounts for all units of government within Wayne County.
The Board members are also responsible for inspecting the county’s ballot containers
every four years.
ELECTIONS DIVISION CAMPAIGN FINANCE UNIT
Responsible for monitoring all County, local and school board candidate compliance
with all filing requirements under the Michigan Campaign Finance Act, PA 388 of
1976. This includes all reports, related fees and fines.
Other Services...
Office Locations
Cathy M. Garrett
Clerk of Wayne County
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue
2nd floor, Room 211
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 224-6262
(313) 224-6771
Monday - Friday
8:00 am- 4:30 pm