All the Details:

 Now: Request an absentee ballot online or submit a paper application. (If you want to vote from home, we recommend that you request your ballot no later than October 14 to give yourself enough time to receive your ballot, complete it, and return it to your city or township clerk by the deadline.)

 September 25: First day that you can vote in person, with an absentee ballot, at your city or township clerk’s office.

 October 20: Last day to register to vote online or by mail to vote in the November 4 General Election. (Starting October 21, you’ll need to register in person at your city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency.)

 October 21: For most voters,* this is the last day we recommend returning your ballot by mail to avoid postal delays. (Starting October 22, we recommend returning your ballot in person to your city or township clerk’s office or to a secure drop box in your community.)

 October 25: Early voting is not required for this election, but some communities (including Detroit) will offer in-person early voting at a designated early voting site starting on this day. Visit mi.gov/vote or contact your clerk to find out whether and where you can vote early in person for the November 4 General Election.

 November 2: Last day that communities may offer in-person early voting. 

 November 3 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 4: Election Day! Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. If you need to register to vote, you can register and then vote at your city or township clerk’s office until 8 p.m.

 *If you’re serving in the military or living overseas, your ballot must be postmarked by Election Day (November 4) and received by November 10 to coun

 Learn what you will be voting for at MyBallotMyPower.org, and then vote with confidence in the November 4 Election. 

MyBallotMyPower.org is an exciting nonpartisan resource developed by Michigan Voices. Go to MyBallotMyPower.org, click on the “See What’s on YOUR Ballot!” button, and enter the address where you’re registered to vote. Then, you can view what will be on your ballot in the November 4 Election and learn more about the jobs and candidates. This invaluable information will help you make an informed decision about who you’re voting for. 

 Once you decide which candidate in a race best matches your values, you can “choose” that candidate. MyBallotMyPower.org will save it for you and move to the next race. Once you “choose” candidates and positions for each race, MyBallotMyPower.org will allow you to email yourself the results so you’re ready for the voting booth! 

Upcoming Key Dates for the November 4 Election:

 Now: Vote in person, with an absentee ballot, at your city or township clerk’s office. Or, if you want to vote from home, request an absentee ballot online or submit a paper application. (If you want to vote from home, we recommend that you request your ballot no later than October 14 to give yourself enough time to receive your ballot, complete it, and return it to your city or township clerk by the deadline.)

 October 20: Last day to register to vote online or by mail to vote in the November 4 General Election. (Starting October 21, you’ll need to register in person at your city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency.)