As the November general election approaches, Michigan voters have the opportunity to cast their votes via absentee ballots. These ballots can be submitted in person at local city or township offices or mailed directly.
For those choosing to mail their absentee ballots, it is crucial that they are received by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 4. However, military and overseas voters have a slightly different requirement; their ballots must be postmarked by this date. More details can be found here.
Voters who are already registered at their current address must apply for an absentee ballot by November 3 at 4 p.m. Information regarding the deadline is available here.
New voter registrations will be accepted until 8 p.m. on Election Day, allowing ample time for those who have yet to register.
Requesting an absentee ballot is straightforward and can be done by completing an application on the Michigan Secretary of State’s website.
Once filled out, absentee ballots can be returned by mail, dropped off in person at the local clerk’s office, or placed in a secure ballot drop box.
The coalition known as Michigan Voting suggests mailing ballots by October 22 to circumvent postal delays. However, voters can deliver absentee ballots in person up until 8 p.m. on the day of the election.
Voters can track the progress of their absentee ballots through the state’s voter information portal, which can be accessed here.
The upcoming election will feature various local races, notably the Detroit mayoral race, where a new mayor will be elected for the first time in over a decade.
To determine if an election is happening in your community, contact your city or township clerk.
In-person voting will be available on November 4, with polling stations open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. More information on voting in person can be found here.
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