Michigan

MICHIGAN: GET READY TO VOTE

10/5/26Start of Optional Early Voting (Offered in Some Communities)
10/19/26Online/Mail Voter Registration Deadline
10/24/26Start of Statewide Early Voting
10/30/26Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot
11/1/26End of Statewide Early Voting
11/3/26Election Day

Review the critical election deadlines to ensure you’re prepared to vote!

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MICHIGAN VOTING INFORMATION

Voter Registration

How to register to vote: In Michigan, voters can register to vote online, by mail, or in-person at their local clerk‘s office. Within 14 days of the election, voters can only register in person at their local clerk’s office with proof of residency.

Voter Registration Deadline: Online and mail registration close 15 days before the election. After that, voters can register in person at their local clerk’s office through 8:00 PM on Election Day.

Online Applications: Oct. 19
Applications by Mail: Oct. 19
In-Person at Your Local Clerk’s Office: Through Nov. 3 at 8:00 PM (proof of residency required)

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Requesting an Absentee Ballot

Who can vote via absentee ballot? Any registered voter can vote via absentee ballot in Michigan. No excuse is required.

When can absentee ballots be requested? Online and mailed requests must be received by 5:00 PM on the Friday before Election Day. In-person requests at your local clerk’s office are accepted until 4:00 PM the day before Election Day.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Online and mailed requests must be received by Oct. 30 at 5:00 PM. In-person requests at your local clerk’s office: Nov. 2 at 4:00 PM.

Voting & Returning an Absentee Ballot

When are ballots first mailed out? Sept. 24

Local clerks mail absentee ballots to voters with a valid request on file starting 40 days before an election.

How to return an absentee ballot:

By Mail: Follow the instructions provided with your absentee ballot materials.
In-Person: Return your ballot to your local clerk‘s office, or bring it to your early voting site during early voting or your polling place on Election Day.
At a Ballot Drop Box: Return your ballot to your community’s assigned drop box. Find your drop box

Deadline to Return an Absentee Ballot: 8:00 PM on Nov. 3

Ballots must be received before polls close on Election Day.

**If you are mailing back your absentee ballot after you’ve completed and signed it, it is recommended that you allow at least a week for it to be received.**

How to track your ballot: Click here

Early Voting

Who can vote early in Michigan? Any registered voter can vote early in Michigan. No excuse is required.

First Day of Early Voting: Oct. 24

Statewide early voting begins at least 9 days before an election. Some communities started early voting as early as Oct. 5.

Last Day of Early Voting: Nov. 1

Early voting ends on the Sunday before an election.

*Dates and times may vary by community. Please check with your local clerk for dates and hours of operation.*Find your early voting location: Click here