Election Day 2019: Everything you need to know about Lansing and East Lansing candidates, voting

Voters in Lansing and East Lansing will cast their ballots Tuesday for city council seats in the general election.

Here's what you need to know about the candidates and how to vote.

Who are the candidates running for Lansing City Council?

There are seven candidates running, four incumbents and three challengers.

In Ward 1, Brandon Betz is competing against Jody Washington (incumbent) for a seat representing northeast Lansing.

Yanice Jackson-Long, Julee Rodocker, Patricia Spitzley (incumbent) and Carol Wood (incumbent) are facing off for two at-large seats, which are elected citywide.

In southwest Lansing, Adam Hussain (incumbent) is running unopposed for a seat representing Ward 3.

Where do they stand on the issues?

The Journal spoke to candidates earlier this year about hot-button issues – everything from roads and economic development, to marijuana and unfunded pension liabilities.

Read their answers below or watch the video to hear from the candidates themselves.

Learn more:2019 Lansing City Council candidates share their top issues: Economy, unfunded liabilities and roads

Lansing City Council candidates' campaigns raised $100,000+

With $26,265 raised, Wood raised the most money so for her at-large campaign, according to a pre-election disclosure report. Fellow incumbent Hussain raised the least; only $1,100 in his unchallenged bid to remain representative of Ward 3.

Here are the biggest donors to each candidate.

$$$:Lansing council candidates raise over $100K before Nov. election; Here are the biggest donors

Who are the candidates running for East Lansing City Council?

There are six candidates running for three seats, including two incumbents.

They are Erik Altmann (incumbent), Mark Meadows (incumbent), Lisa Babcock, Jessy Greg, John Revitte, and Warren Stanfield III. East Lansing city council members are elected citywide.

More:Meet the six candidates running for three City Council seats in East Lansing this November

Where do they stand on the issues?

The Journal spoke to the candidates earlier about this year about about key topics like the new city income tax and regionalism.

More:2019 East Lansing candidates on city income tax, regionalism and shared services

We also asked them about development and tax incentives for projects in the city.

More:2019 East Lansing City Council candidates on development, tax incentives and MSU

How do I vote?

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5. If you haven't registered to vote yet, you have until 8 p.m. on Election Day to register at your local clerk's office.

If you picked up an absentee ballot or had it mailed to your house prior to the election, you must return the completed ballot to your local clerk's office by 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Where can I learn more if I'm a student and live outside my hometown?

Michigan law allows college students to participate in local elections in their college town, rather than voting absentee or making travel plans to cast a vote miles away. Students who wish to vote in their college town should follow instructions on the city website.

Ashley Trawick is a digital producer for the USA Today Network. You can find and engage with her on Twitter.