Elections Center
State Election Guide
Michigan 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
[object Object],Unless otherwise specified, the hours for the opening and closing of polls and for the conducting of elections shall be governed by eastern standard time: Provided, however, That in the counties where central standard time is the observed time of any such county, the opening and closing of the polls and the conducting of elections may be governed by central standard time, upon resolution to such effect adopted by the county board of supervisors.
Voter Information Lookup can help you track the status of your absentee ballot., verify your voter registration information, and view your sample ballot.
Michigan's current statewide calendar includes Michigan General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
In Michigan State primaries are open primaries. Voters will not be asked to select a party before voting in the August primary. Voters are issued ballots containing all political parties and their candidates, and given the option to select one of the parties...
Election Calendar
Michigan General Election 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November
Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Official Michigan General Election 2026 source
If you’re registering by mail, your voter registration application must be postmarked at least 15 days before the election.
Online registration deadline is 15 days before Election Day. To vote online, you need to have a valid Michigan driver’s license or state ID.
Registration must be done in person with local clerk with proof of residency between this date and Election Day.
Write-in candidates' Declaration of Intent for the November General Election due to respective filing official.
The early voting period takes place for a minimum of nine consecutive days, ending on the Sunday before an election.Communities may decide to provide additional days of early voting, up to 29 days total.
Deadline for military or overseas voter to submit an absent voter ballot application.
Early voting ends the sunday before election day. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.
Deadline for a registered voter to apply for an AV ballot in person at the clerk's office.
Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place during Early voting period through Election Day. M.C.L.A. §168.497. You can register at any time up to 8 p.m. on Election Day at your city or township...
Election Day registrants may obtain and vote an absent voter ballot in person in clerk’s office or vote in person in the proper precinct.
Election Day Rules
Time off to vote is subject to the employer. Michigan law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.
By law, every Michigan voter must present picture identification at the polls, or sign an affidavit attesting that he or she is not in possession of picture identification.
Voter ID: Photo ID
Yes. Michigan lists same-day or Election Day registration. Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place during Early voting period through Election Day. M.C.L.A. §168.497. You can register at any time up to 8 p.m. on Election Day at your city or township clerk’s office.