In-person voting
Make sure you know where your polling place is and have a plan for voting day.
Mail-in voting
Request your mail-in ballot by NOVEMBER 1 and be sure to return it before Election Day.
Early voting
Vote early in Michigan between OCTOBER 26 – NOVEMBER 3.
Are you ready for it?
Be sure to register to vote online or by mail in — by October 7. Same-day registration is available on Election Day.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register to vote in Michigan?
To register to vote in Michigan you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a Michigan resident
- Be at least 18 years old on Election Day
- Not be serving a sentence in jail or prison
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Yes, Michigan has same-day voter registration.
Within 14 days of an election and on Election Day, voters may only register by visiting their local clerk’s office or satellite office to register in person with proof of residency documentation.
What are the voter registration deadlines?
You can register by mail or online before October 21, 2024.
You can also use same-day registration in-person for 14 days before and on Election Day.
What do I need to bring to vote?
By law, voters in possession of a photo ID must present it at the polls.
A photo ID presented at a polling place does not need to have the voter’s address on it. The name on the identification card can be a shorter form of the voter’s full name. For example, "Bill" for "William" and "Kathy" for "Katherine" are acceptable.
Acceptable forms of photo ID include the following:
- Driver’s license or state ID card issued by Michigan or another state
- Federal, state, county or local government-issued photo ID
- U.S. passport
- Military photo ID card
- Student photo ID card from an educational institution
- Tribal photo ID card
- Local or county issued government ID
- Concealed Pistol license
How can I vote from overseas or in the military?
Learn more about how to vote from overseas or in the military.