As the upcoming election season approaches, Michigan voters have an essential role to play. The critical months of August and November will see the selection of the next president, local officials, and the replacement for U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a prominent figure from Lansing.
In addition, all 13 members of the U.S. House and all 110 members of the Michigan House of Representatives will be up for election. This is a pivotal moment for Michigan voters to actively engage in the democratic process, make their voices heard, and actively contribute to shaping the future of their state and country.
Voters can request an absentee ballot online through their state’s election website or submit a paper application. It is important for those who prefer to vote by absentee ballot to request their ballot as early as possible to allow for sufficient processing time.
Important Dates for Primary Elections:
July 7: Early voting began.
July 22: Deadline to register by mail or online and be eligible to vote in the August elections.
July 23: In-person registration with local clerk with proof of residency allowed between this date and election date.
July 27: The mandatory period of early voting begins.
July 29: Cities or townships with at least 5,000 residents can begin tabulating absentee ballots.
August 2: Deadline for electors who have lost their absentee ballot or have not yet received their ballot in the mail to submit a written request to spoil their absent voter ballot and receive a new absent voter ballot by mail.
August 2: Deadline to send an absentee ballot to an applicant by first-class mail.
August 4: Last day of early voting.
August 5: All cities and townships can begin tabulating absentee ballots.
August 5: Deadline for electors who have lost their absentee ballot or have not yet received their ballot in the mail to submit a written request to spoil their absent voter ballot and receive a new absent voter ballot in the clerk’s office.
August 5: By 4 p.m., registered voters may apply for an AV ballot in person at the clerk’s office.
August 6: Deadline for emergency absentee voting.
August 6: Election Day registrants may obtain and vote an absent voter ballot in person in clerk’s office or vote in person in the proper precinct until 8 p.m.
Important Dates for General Elections:
September 26: The first day you can vote in person, with an absentee ballot, at your city or township clerk’s office.
October 15: This will allow ample time for them to receive the ballot, fill it out, and return it to the city or township clerk by the specified deadline.
October 21: Last day to register to vote online or by mail (starting October 22, you’ll need to register in person at your city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency).
October 22: For most voters,* last day to drop your ballot in the mail (starting October 23, we recommend returning your ballot in person to your city or township clerk’s office or satellite office or to a secure drop box provided by your clerk).
October 26: First day of the mandatory early voting period.
November 3: Last day of the mandatory early voting period.
November 4 at 4 p.m.: Deadline to vote in person, with an absentee ballot, at your city or township clerk’s office if you’re registered to vote where you live (after today at 4 p.m., you must vote at your polling place on Election Day).
November 5: Election Day! Polls are open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. local time. If you need to register, you can vote at your city or township clerk’s office until 8 p.m.
For more information on deadlines and information, please visit:www.michiganvoting.org/.
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