Warning: Mail-in voting is a convenient and safe way to vote, but your ballot might not count if it's submitted late or with errors. So follow the directions below on how to vote early or absentee and make your vote count in Michigan.
Note - this information below may change for your state due to ongoing litigation and legislation. This page will be updated within 24 hours of any change.
You can vote early in your state before Election Day. Early voting begins on 06/24/2023 and ends on 08/07/2023
You can vote in-person absentee in your state.
Go to your city or township clerk's office to vote early with an absentee ballot. You will request, fill out, and return you absentee ballot. You may also register to vote in person. The deadline to vote absentee in person is 4:00 p.m. on November 7th.
Voting by mail is a two step process in Michigan. Step 1: Request your ballot NOW. The deadline for your application to be received is August 4th at 5 p.m. Request your ballot ASAP so that you can allow for plenty of time to receive, complete, and return it.
You don’t need an excuse to request an absentee ballot. You can vote by mail for any reason.
After you complete your ballot, be sure to sign your ballot return envelope. Be sure that your signature matches your signature on file with the state! If you registered online or at the DMV, check the signature on your license. If the signature does not match, your ballot could be tossed and will not count.
Michigan voters must show valid photo ID when voting in person. Info here on what qualifies. You do not need to submit a copy of your photo ID when voting by mail.
You must add a stamp when mailing in your ballot.
You, a family member or person residing in your household, a mail carrier, or an election official may return your ballot.
Look Up Ballot Drop Off LocationsClick here to track your ballot. Your state offers electronic, barcode ballot tracking services so you can make sure your ballot gets counted.
If you would like to vote in person, return your unused absentee ballot to your polling site and request an in person-ballot on Election Day. If you no longer have your ballot, you will be asked to sign an affidavit stating that you have not yet voted.
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Call 866-OUR-VOTE if you need assistance.
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