Dates and Deadlines
Monday, October 19: Last day to register online to vote at mi.gov/vote
Saturday, October 24: First day of statewide early, in-person voting
Friday, October 30 @ 5 pm: Deadline to request absentee ballot by mail
Sunday, November 1: Last day of statewide early, in-person voting
Monday, November 2 @ 4 pm: Deadline to request an absentee ballot in person at your local clerk’s office
Tuesday, November 3 / Election Day @ 8 pm: Deadline to:
- Get in line to vote at a polling place
- Return your absentee ballot
- Register to vote in person at your local clerk’s office
How to Vote
How do I vote on Election Day?
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Where is my polling place?
Find your polling place at mi.gov/vote.
What if I’m not registered to vote?
Voter registration is available at your local clerk’s office on Election Day! Find your clerk at mi.gov/vote.
Photo ID and voting
Photo is not required to vote in Michigan. When voting in person, you will be asked to show your photo ID. If you do not have one, you can still vote by signing a form.
Voter Registration
To register to vote in Michigan, you must:
- be a Michigan resident
- be a United States citizen
- be 17.5 years of age and 18 by Election Day to vote
- not be currently serving a sentence in jail or prison
How do I register to vote?
- Online at mi.gov/vote
- Mail an application to your local clerk.
- Visit your local clerk’s office to register in person.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
You can register to vote, or update your registration address, up to and on Election Day in Michigan.
Early and Mail-In Voting
How do I vote early?
Every Michigan community offers early, in-person voting at early voting sites for statewide and federal elections.
Statewide early voting period*
November 3 General Election
First day of early voting: Saturday, October 24
Last day of early voting: Sunday, November 1
*Some communities may offer more days of early voting.
Where can I find my early voting site?
Find your early voting site hours and location at mi.gov/vote, on your local clerk’s website, or by contacting your local clerk.
How do I vote by mail?
Receiving and returning a ballot by mail is called absentee voting. Any registered voter can vote by mail in Michigan
How can I get my ballot by mail?
- Apply online at mi.gov/vote.
- Mail an application to your local clerk.
- Visit your local clerk’s office to apply in person
How do I return my completed absentee ballot?
- By mail
- By ballot drop box in your community
- In person at your local clerk’s office
- Completed ballots are due by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Track your ballot or find a drop box at mi.gov/vote
Voter Checklist
Your 2026 voter checklist:
1. Check your voter registration status.
2. Pick your voting option.
- Vote early in person
- Vote by mail, or
- Vote on Election Day
3. Review your ballot.
Visit mi.gov/vote to:
- Review a sample ballot
- Find your polling place
- Check your registration status
4. Cast your vote.
Voting Rights
Your Voting Rights
Vote without fear or intimidation!
It is illegal to interfere with a voter’s right to cast a ballot through intimidation or harassment. Contact the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE if you experience:
- Issues casting your ballot or questions about voting
- Voter intimidation or harassment
People with convictions can vote!
Individuals with a past felony conviction, who are on parole, or who are awaiting sentencing, and who are otherwise eligible, have the right to vote in Michigan.
Bring an interpreter to vote!
- You have the right to bring a person to assist you with translation or interpretation when voting.
- Interpreters cannot influence your vote, be your employer, an agent of your employer, or an officer of your labor union.
Source: Michigan Department of State
