Choose the voting method that works for you. Deadlines depend on that method. Check the time and delivery requirements, not just the date. Military, overseas, and emergency voting may have separate rules.
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Register
Register online or by mail by October 19. From October 20 through Election Day, visit your city or township clerk with proof of residency. Same-day registration takes place at the clerk’s office, not automatically at your polling place.
Mail registration postmark deadline
Postmark your application by October 19. Afterward, register in person with your city or township clerk.
All registered voters may vote absentee without an excuse. Request online, by mail, or at the clerk’s office. Application deadlines differ from the deadline to return your completed ballot.
Voters registered at their current address may request and vote an absentee ballot at the clerk’s office by 4 p.m. New or updated Election Day registrants have a separate option.
Date labels compare calendar dates in Eastern time; “Today” does not mean the cutoff time has not passed. Confirm local times with your election office.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Use the Michigan election office lookup or contact your local election office before Election Day.
Michigan voter information lookup
Use Michigan’s voter information resource to review your personal voting information.
Michigan's current statewide calendar includes Michigan General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Michigan does not register voters by party. In the August partisan primary, select candidates from only one party’s section; you may also vote in nonpartisan contests and proposals. Presidential primary procedures differ.
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