GET READY

TO VOTE

The online/mail voter registration deadline is October 19th.

In-person Registration: October 20th through Election day.

Early voting runs October 24th - November 1st!

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.

Early voting runs from Saturday, October 24, 2026 through Sunday, November 1, 2026.

You must vote at your assigned early voting site.
Bring photo ID to the polls if you have it. However, a photo ID is not required to cast a ballot. Voters without a photo ID, or voters who forgot to bring their photo ID, can still vote after signing an Affidavit of Voter Not in Possession of Picture Identification.
If you are in line when the early voting site closes for the day, you have the right to stay in line and cast your ballot.

To register to vote in Michigan you must be a Michigan resident, a U.S. citizen, and be 18 years old by Election Day. You can register:

Online or by mail: The deadline to register online or by mail is Monday, October 19, 2026. You'll need your Michigan driver's license number, state ID, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
In person: Within 14 days of Election Day (October 20 – November 3), you may only register by visiting your local clerk's office in person with proof of residency (a document showing your current name and address, such as a Michigan driver's license, utility bill, bank statement, or lease agreement).
Same-day registration is available on Election Day. On Election Day, voters can register at their local clerk's office until 8 p.m. with proof of residency. After registering, they can vote by absentee ballot at the clerk's office or go to their assigned polling place to vote.
Check or update your registration status here. Michigan automatically updates your voter registration address when you update your driver's license or state ID address.

Request your absentee ballot here, or in person at your local clerk's office. You'll need your Michigan driver's license/state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number. Online applications may be submitted until 5 p.m. the Friday before Election Day.
You can apply for an absentee ballot online through 5 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026. Registered voters can also apply in person at their local clerk's office until 4 p.m. on Monday, November 2.
Any registered Michigan voter may apply for an absentee ballot and vote by mail.
Absentee ballots will be available to voters starting September 24, 2026.
Return your completed ballot to your local clerk's office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3. You can return it by mail, in person at the clerk's office, or at a drop box.
You may also bring your completed absentee ballot to your assigned early voting site (October 24–November 1) or your polling place on Election Day to insert it directly into a tabulator.

Once you've submitted your ballot, you can track it by clicking the red button below.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026.
On Election Day, vote at your assigned polling place. Find your polling location at Michigan.gov/Vote (the Michigan Voter Information Center), or by contacting your local city or township clerk.
Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If you are in line by 8:00 p.m., you are allowed to cast your ballot.
Voters who register on Election Day at their local clerk's office can cast a ballot at the clerk's office immediately after registering, or go to their assigned polling place to vote.

Bring a photo ID
If you don’t have a photo ID, you can fill out an Affidavit of Voter Not in Possession of Picture Identification at your voting site to cast your vote.