How to Vote in Michigan
Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Michigan.What Are My Voting Options?
Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Michigan
Michigan General Election
Michigan General Election
Nov 05, 2024
Early voting: Start date varies by county - Sun November 3, 2024
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Mon Oct 21, 2024Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 21, 2024
In person: Tue Nov 5, 2024
Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: AvailableAbsentee Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: 5:00 pm Fri November 1, 2024
Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Friday, November 01, 2024
In Person: 4:00 pm Mon November 4, 2024
Online: 5:00 pm Fri November 1, 2024
Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Friday, November 01, 2024
In Person: 4:00 pm Mon November 4, 2024
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 5, 2024
In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 5, 2024
By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 5, 2024
In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 5, 2024
Register to Vote
Who can register to vote in Michigan
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities
Registering for people with convictions
Vote Early In-Person
When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities
Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot
Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Return your Completed Ballot
Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Upon your request, a member of your immediate family, a person residing in your household, or your clerk or an authorized assistant of your clerk may return your ballot on your behalf. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot, contact your local election official.