Civics, Government & Legal Resources
Check Your Registration Status & Voter Information
- Check Your Registration Status: Access the Michigan Voter Information Center to check your registration and polling location.
- Michigan Voter Information Center (Home): General information on voter registration and election administration in Michigan.
Voter Registration & Polling Places
- City of Belleville Elections: Local election information for Belleville residents.
- Sumpter Township Elections: Local election information for Sumpter Township residents.
- Van Buren Charter Township Elections: Local election information for Van Buren Charter Township residents.
Voting Rights
- Michigan Voter Identification Requirement: Official state guidelines on required ID for voting in person.
- MichiganVoting.org: Know Your Voting Rights: A comprehensive guide to your rights as a Michigan voter.
Ballot Information
- Vote411 (League of Women Voters): Nonpartisan election, candidate, and ballot information.
- Vote.org: Tools and resources to simplify the voting process.
- Ballotpedia: A digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections.
Election Results & Campaign Finance
- Michigan Election Results by County: Official state election results and candidate data.
- Wayne County Elections Commission: Resources and oversight information for Wayne County elections.
- OpenSecrets: A nonpartisan guide tracking political finance data and its effect on elections.
- Transparency USA: A database for tracking money in state-level politics.
General Government Information
- Branches of the U.S. Government: An overview of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
- For the People, By the People: A downloadable guide on how state and local governments operate.
Federal Government
- US Government (USA.gov): The official guide to government information and services.
- US Government Documents: Free online access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.
- US Congress: Legislative information, tracking, and the Congressional Record.
- Find and Contact Your U.S. Senator: Directory to locate and contact your federal senators.
- Find and Contact Your U.S. Representative: Directory to locate and contact your federal representatives.
State Government
- State of Michigan Government: The official portal for state agencies and services.
- Michigan Legislature Overview: Information on the legislative branch of the state.
- Find and Contact Your Michigan Senator: Directory for the Michigan State Senate.
- Find Your Michigan Representative: Directory for the Michigan State House of Representatives.
- Contact Your Michigan Representative: Roster and contact details for state legislators.
- Michigan Department of State: Services including driver’s licenses, state IDs, and vehicle registration.
Local Government
- City of Belleville Government: Official municipal website.
- Sumpter Township Government: Official municipal website.
- Van Buren Charter Township Government: Official municipal website.
- Wayne County Government: Official portal for county-wide administration and services.
Finding Legal Assistance
- Michigan Legal Help: Free interactive tools and information to help you manage civil legal problems.
- State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service: Connect with local attorneys, including reduced-cost initial consultations.
- Michigan Legal Guides: Educational publications provided by the Michigan Legislature.
Immigration Resources
- Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC): Legal resources, advocacy, and representation for immigrant communities.
- ACLU: Immigrants’ Rights: Guides on your rights when interacting with law enforcement or immigration officials.
Courts
- 34th District Court: Serving Romulus, Belleville, and the Townships of Huron, Sumpter, and Van Buren.
- Wayne County Probate Court: Handles estates, wills, trusts, and guardianship matters.
- Michigan Courts: Information, forms, and resources for the statewide judicial system.
- US District Court: Eastern District of Michigan: Federal court resources and electronic case filing access.

