MICHIGAN VOTING

First, make sure you are registered to vote. 

Visit michigan.gov/vote to ensure your voter information is up-to-date. 

If you are not registered to vote, you can register in person at your local clerk’s office up until 8 PM on Election Day, but it’s better to register as soon as possible when you have more options available! 

Before October 20, 2020, you can register to vote the following ways:

• Register to vote online at www.mi.gov/VoterRegistration (if you have a valid Michigan’s driver’s license or state ID)
• Mail a completed voter registration application to your local clerk’s office (make sure it’s postmarked by October 19, 2020)
• Register in person at your local clerk’s office, a Secretary of State branch office, or any state agency that provides public assistance or services to people with disabilities

Between October 20, 2020 and 8 PM on November 3, 2020 you must register to vote in person at your local clerk’s office.

• Make sure you bring proof of residency (paper or electronic) with your name and current address like a Michigan driver’s license or state ID card, a utility bill, a bank statement, a paycheck, a government check, or any other government document
• You must register to vote at the clerk’s office for the city or township you live in
• You can register and cast your absentee ballot in the same visit!

Find your local clerk’s office information here: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index/#yourclerk

You can find more information about registering to vote here: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/RegisterToVote

You must request your ballot by filling out an application. Make sure you request your absentee ballot as soon as possible so that you receive your absentee ballot with plenty of time before the November election. 

Voters have three ways to request a ballot:

1. Fill out and submit your application to receive an absentee ballot online here (if you have a valid Michigan’s driver’s license or state ID) OR
2. Download an application, fill it out, and return it to your local clerk by email, mail, or drop it off in person OR
3. Fill out an application in person at your local clerk’s office

Your local clerk must receive your request for an absentee ballot by 5 PM on Friday, October 30, but we recommend submitting your request as soon as possible. You can request an absentee ballot right now!

If you are registered to vote at your current address, you can request your absentee ballot in person at your local clerk’s office until 4 PM on Monday, November 2. 

After you request your ballot, you can track the status of your ballot online on the Secretary of State website here: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index

Once you receive your absentee ballot in the mail, follow the instructions carefully: 

Fill it out, place it in the designated secrecy envelope, place that envelope inside the outer envelope, and sign the outside of the envelope with your official signature and date. Your clerk will use the signature on file with the Secretary of State to verify your ballot.

Important things to remember when filling out your ballot:

• Use a blue or black ink pen when filling in the box next to your choice
• Flip your ballot over to ensure you considered every race
• When you return your absentee ballot, sign the outer envelope with your official signature

You can return your absentee ballot in one of three ways: 

1. Mail your absentee ballot to your local clerk (Do this as soon as possible to ensure your ballot is received by your local clerk in time) 
2. Drop it off at a secure drop box if your city or township has one. You can find a secure drop box at MichiganDropBox.com
3. Return it in person to your local clerk’s office 

Your clerk must receive your ballot by 8 PM on Election Day, so return it as soon as possible. 

Find your local clerk’s office information here: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index/#yourclerk

After you return your ballot, you can track the status of your ballot online at the Secretary of State website here: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index

Find more information about absentee voting here: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/VoteAtHome

You can still vote in person. Call your clerk before you vote in person in case any changes were made due to COVID-19. 

If you are registered to vote at your current address, you can vote in person at your local clerk’s office starting on September 24 and until 4 PM on Monday, November 2 or you can vote at your polling place from 7 AM to 8 PM on Tuesday, November 3. 

If you are not registered to vote at your current address, you can register and vote in person at your local clerk’s office until 8 PM on Tuesday, November 3. 

You will be asked to show ID when you vote, but you can still vote even if you don’t have an ID. Ask a poll worker for the appropriate affidavit form if you do not have an ID. 

Find your polling place here: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index

Find your local clerk’s office information here: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index/#yourclerk

Find out more about the voting equipment available in your county here: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8716_45458-162777--,00.html