Mission Statement

Under the direction of Tribal Council, the Tribal Clerk’s office is resolved to be responsive to the Tribal Membership with a high standard for administrative integrity.


Tribal Clerk Contact Information

Toll Free Number: 800-225-8172

Fax Number: 989-775-4094

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Office of the Tribal Clerk
The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe
7070 East Broadway Street
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858

2011 Primary & General Election Timeline

August 4- September 2 Candidate Packets available at the Tribal Clerk’s Office
(NOTE:  The Clerk’s Office will be closed on Saturday, September 3, 2011 and Sunday, September 4, 2011 and Monday-Labor Day, September 5, 2011.)

September 2   Deadline for Candidates to turn in Petitions

September 12 Last day to register to vote for the Primary Election

September 14  Deadline for Candidates to meet all aspects of the qualifications to be place on the final list of Candidates.                                                      
September 15  Final Candidate List Posted

September 22   Absentee Ballots for Primary Election available in the office and mailed.

October 7   Last day to register to vote for the General Election

October 10  5:15 pm--Certification of Voting Machines

October 11  Primary Election Day—Polls will be open from 8 am until 8 pm.

October 21 Absentee Ballots for General Election available in the office and mailed.

November 7 5:15 pm--Certification of Voting Machines

November 8  General Election Day—Polls will be open from 8 am until 8 pm.

For additional information, please contact the Tribal Clerk’s Office at 989-775-4054.