Starting Tuesday, October 22 (through 8 p.m. on Election Day), you can only register to vote by visiting your city or township clerk’s office, completing a registration application, and providing proof of residency.
Proof of residency is a document with both your name and the address where you currently live. You can use any of the following:
A Michigan driver’s license or state ID card.
A utility bill.
A bank statement.
A paycheck.
A government check.
Any other government document.
For most voters, Tuesday, October 22 is the last day we recommend dropping your ballot in the mail. Starting Wednesday, October 23, we recommend returning your ballot in person to your city or township clerk’s office or satellite office, or to a secure drop box in your city or township to ensure your clerk receives your ballot by 8 p.m. on Election Day (November 5). You can find the drop box(es) in your city or township by going to mi.gov/vote and clicking on “Your voter information.”
Remember: the absentee ballot deadlines are different for voters who are serving in the military or living overseas - their ballots must be postmarked by Election Day (November 5) and received by November 11 in order to count.
Today: Vote in-person with an absentee ballot at your city or township clerk’s office. At this point, we no longer recommend applying for a mail ballot. If you cannot vote in person in this election, we recommend calling (866) OUR-VOTE for guidance.
October 21: Last day to register to vote online or by mail (starting October 22, you’ll need to register in person at your city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency).
October 22: For most voters,* last day we recommend dropping your ballot in the mail (starting October 23, we recommend returning your absentee ballot in person to your city or township clerk’s office or satellite office, or to a secure drop box provided by your clerk). *If you’re serving in the military or living overseas, your ballot must be postmarked by Election Day (November 5) and received by November 11 to count.
October 26: Early voting starts statewide (first day of the mandatory early voting period).
Monday, October 21 is the last day to register to vote online or by mail. Starting Tuesday, October 22 through 8 p.m. on Election Day (November 5), you’ll need to register in person at your city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency. Learn more at MichiganVoting.org.
You can register to vote until 8 p.m. on Election Day, but why wait? The earlier you register the more options you have for how to register. Learn more at MichiganVoting.org.
Drop your absentee ballot in the mail no later than Tuesday, October 22! Starting Wednesday, October 23, we recommend returning your ballot to your city or township clerk’s office or to a secure drop box in your city or township. Learn more at MichiganVoting.org.
Not sure how to return your absentee ballot? We’ve got you covered. Learn more at MichiganVoting.org.
