YOUR VOTE: Michigan 2024

MICHIGAN

With just a few clicks, we'll walk through voter registration, key election dates, and all the documents you'll need. Best of all, you can share this info with your friends and neighbors. Make sure that your vote counts!

I. WAIT! BEFORE YOU SCROLL ANY FURTHER, REGISTER TO VOTE

Need to register? Or maybe you just want election reminders? Thanks to TurboVote, we've got you covered. Just click below:

II. KNOW THE DATES

Primary Election - February 27, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

• February 12, 2024 - Last day to register to vote online or by mail.
• Voters can register to vote in person up to and on Election Day.

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Request an absentee ballot here.

Ballot Request Deadlines

• February 23, 2024 - Final day to request and return a completed absentee ballot application online or by mail before 5 p.m.
• February 26, 2024 - Final day to request an absentee ballot in person at a local clerk's office.

Ballot Return Deadline

• February 27, 2024 - Absentee ballots must be received by a voter’s local clerk’s office by 8 p.m.

Nonpresidential Primary Elections - August 6, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

• July 22, 2024 - Last day to register to vote online or by mail.
  • Voters can register to vote in person up to and on Election Day.

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Request an absentee ballot here.

Ballot Request Deadlines

• August 2, 2024 - Final day to request and return a completed absentee ballot application online or by mail before 5 p.m.

Ballot Return Deadline

• August 6, 2024 - Absentee ballots must be received by a voter’s local clerk’s office by 8 p.m.

General Election - November 5, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

• October 21, 2024 - Last day to register to vote by mail or online.
  • Voters can register to vote in person up to and on Election Day.

Absentee Ballots Deadlines

Michiganians who want to vote by absentee ballot this fall should submit an absentee ballot application as early as possible.

Ballot Request Deadline

• November 1, 2024 - Last day to request and return a completed absentee ballot application online by 5 p.m.

Ballot Return Deadline

• November 5, 2024 - Absentee ballots (via mail or in person) must be received by 8 p.m.

Military and overseas citizens can vote by mail using the standard procedure. Ensure your ballot is postmarked by Election Day.

III. REGISTER TO VOTE

Registration Status

• Not sure if you're registered? This handy widget will tell you whether you're on the voter rolls.

Voting Requirements

• Here are the requirements to register as a voter in Michigan.

Need To Register?

• Yes, it's so important we're including it twice. Here's that link again:

IV. WHERE TO VOTE

Polling Location

• School, firehouse, or community center, this simple form will tell you where to go to cast your ballot.
• Click here to find contact information for your City or Town Clerk.

V. WHAT TO TAKE TO THE POLLS

Voter ID Laws

• Michigan requires voters to present photo identification (ID) while voting.

Accepted Credentials

• Here is the list of accepted credentials.
• Contact your clerk for an acceptable list of options.

Don't have a valid ID?

• A voter who does not have an acceptable form of identification can cast a ballot by signing an affidavit.

VI. HAVING TROUBLE? GET IN TOUCH

Questions?

• Call the Michigan Secretary of State at 888-SOS-MICH, complete this simple form, or check out the Michigan Voter Information page.

Voter ID Helpline:

• Call 844-338-8743

See you at the ballots (or mailboxes), Michiganians!