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 Here are the key dates for the November Election: 

 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 by October 15 to give yourself enough time to receive your ballot, complete it, and return it to your city or township clerk by the deadline.)

• September 26: First day that you can vote in person, with an absentee ballot, at your city or township clerk’s office.
• 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 to drop your ballot in the mail (starting 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 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: First day of the mandatory early voting period.
• November 3: Last day of the mandatory early voting period.
• November 4 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 5: Election Day! Polls are open 7 a.m. - 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.