Are you ready to vote, Michiganders?
Three things you can check right now to ensure you're ready.
Election Day may be November 5th, but that doesn’t mean you can’t cast your ballot now – or prepare to do so early.
There are a few easy things you can do right now to ensure you’re ready to vote - and it only takes a minute.
Here’s a handy checklist:
- Check your voter registration. You have until October 21 to register online or by mail to vote in the November 5 election. After that, you will need to register to vote in person at your city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency. You have until 8pm on Election Day to vote, but why wait? Register to vote as soon as possible.
- Vote via absentee ballot – they're available to voters now. You can also visit your clerk’s office and vote in person via absentee ballot from now to Election Day. If you’d like to request an absentee ballot, we recommend doing so no later than October 15 to ensure you have time to fill it out and return it to the clerk’s office by the deadline (8pm on Election Day in most cases).
- Make an early voting plan. If you prefer to vote in person, you can take advantage of Michigan’s 9 days of early voting! Beginning October 26, you can visit your early voting location and cast your ballot – it's a secure and convenient option to vote ahead of Election Day. You can learn more about early voting, including where you can cast your vote early by visiting michiganvoting.org.
(*NOTE* – if you’re in Detroit, early voting begins October 19 & if you’re in East Lansing, early voting begins October 21!)
Whether you choose to vote absentee, early in person, or on Election Day, don’t forget to vote your full ballot, including the nonpartisan section.
Why voting your entire ballot is important.
We’ll be sending out more information in the coming weeks, so be sure to come back for more updates!
Happy voting!