The Ottawa County Clerk’s office has extensive information on how votes are counted and the safety and security of voting in Michigan. Find more information at www.miottawa.org/securingthevote.
Election Audits
After each election, County Clerks throughout Michigan conduct a post-election procedural audit. The purpose of this audit is to ensure City and Township Clerks, County election officials, and election workers followed proper procedures before, during, and after Election Day.
For more information on the November 2024 audit and the process used, please follow the link here: November 2024 - Ottawa County Audit Report. Ward 2, Precinct 5 of the City of Holland was selected for audit and the results of the audit can be found below:
ARLO Audit: Absentee Counting Board: Ward 2 Precinct 5 Procedural Audit: Absentee Counting Board: Ward 2 Precinct 5
Certification of Elections
The County Board of Canvassers met to certify the May 6, 2025 Special Election, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Fillmore Complex – 12220 Fillmore St., West Olive, MI, 49460.