In Michigan, you can vote by mail from your home
• In Michigan, this method is called Absentee Voting
• In Michigan, anyone can request an absent voter ballot
• Request an absent voter ballot here
• Drop boxes are available and a voter MUST use a drop box in their city or township
• Voters may contact their clerk to determine dropbox locations
• Find your clerk here or find your dropbox here
• Absent voter ballot envelopes must be signed and sealed
• Absent voter ballots must be received by the voter’s city or township clerk by 8pm on 11/8
In Michigan, you can vote early in person
• In Michigan, this method is called In-Person Absentee Voting
• In Person Absentee Voting is available at every city and township clerk’s office starting 9/29
• Some city and township clerks will offer additional early voting locations
• Voters may contact their clerk to determine early voting locations and hours
• Find your clerk here
• Voters will be asked for ID before they vote, but it is not required to vote
• If a voter does not have ID, they can sign a form attesting their identity and vote a regular ballot
• Polls Open 7am
• Polls Close 8pm
• Find your polling location here
• Voters will be asked for ID before they vote, but it is not required to vote
• If a voter does not have ID, they can sign a form attesting their identity and vote a regular ballot
Voter Registration
Online Registration | Mail-in Registration | In-Person | |
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DEADLINE TO REGISTER | 10/24 NO Proof of Residency Required | 10/24 NO Proof of Residency Required | 11/8 with Proof of Residency and ONLY at City/Township Clerk’s Office |
DEADLINE TO REGISTER |
Online Registration |
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10/24 NO Proof of Residency Required |
Mail-in Registration |
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10/24 NO Proof of Residency Required |
In-Person |
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11/8 with Proof of Residency and ONLY at City/Township Clerk’s Office |
Absentee Voting
Request Period Begins | Mail-in (receipt) Request Deadline | Online Request Deadline | In-person Request Deadline | |
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REQUEST DEADLINE | 8/25 | 11/4 at 5pm | 11/4 at 5pm | 11/7 at 4pm |
REQUEST DEADLINE |
Request Period Begins |
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8/25 |
Mail-in (receipt) Request Deadline |
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11/4 at 5pm |
Online Request Deadline |
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11/4 at 5pm |
In-person Request Deadline |
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11/7 at 4pm |
BALLOTS MAILED BY ELECTION OFFICIALS
For requests received prior to 9/29, ballots will be mailed on 9/29. For requests received on or after 9/29, ballots will be mailed within 24 hours (excluding weekend hours).
Note: Voters are strongly encouraged to have their request for an Absent Voter Ballot to the clerk at least 2 weeks prior to the election if they plan to mail their ballot.
Ballot Return
By Mail – Postmark | By Mail – Received | In-Person | |
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RETURN DEADLINE | None | 11/8 | 11/8 at 8pm |
RETURN DEADLINE |
By Mail – Postmark |
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None |
By Mail – Received |
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11/8 |
In-Person |
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11/8 at 8pm |
Early Voting In-Person
EARLY VOTING PERIOD | 9/29 – 11/7 |
Michigan Voter Information Center
Michigan Democratic Party Voter Information
Michigan Democratic Party Voter Protection Hotline: 1 (833) MI-VOTES