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Michigan Elections Calendar - 2025 and 2026

General Election - November 3,2026​

November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November

Poll Hours: 7:00 AM-8:00 PM

November General Election Election's Important Dates:
October 19, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment: If you’re registering by mail, your voter registration application must be postmarked at least 15 days before the election .
October 19, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline Online: 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.
October 25, 2026 Early voting begins: 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. Early voting will be available beginning with the presidential primary in 2024 and every statewide and federal election thereafter.. . Note: The original date is October 25, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - October 26
November 1, 2026 Early voting ends: Early voting ends the sunday before election day. . . Note: The original date is November 1, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - November 2
November 3, 2026 Election Day Voter Registration Deadline: 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. .

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This page contains dates and deadlines information on elections occurring in Michigan

Election dates,voter registration deadlines,early voting, absenstee voting, and voting hours apply to statewide elections in most cases. However, Check with your Town Clerk for the hours of voting, and voter registration deadlines as they vary by town. Please be advised that these dates are updated regularly but are subject to scheduling changes at the local level.

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