Get Ready

The Michigan General Election is Tuesday, November 3. Follow the steps below to vote on person or by drop off at a city/township clerk’s office or ballot drop box. You can register to vote any time up to 8PM on Election Day. You do not need a photo ID or proof of citizenship to register to vote. Get more information and step-by-step instructions here at michiganvoting.org/know-your-rights

 

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YOU CAN REGISTER AND VOTE IN MICHIGAN IF:

  • You are a U.S. Citizen
  • You are a resident of a city or township in Michigan for at least 30 days
  • You are at least 18 years old
  • You are in jail but have not been sentenced
  • You are serving a sentence but are not in jail or prison
  • You are on probation or parole but are not in jail or prison
  • You served your sentence and are no longer in jail or prison

REGISTER TO VOTE:

  • See if you are registered to vote at www.mi.gov/vote
  • Visit your city/township clerk’s office (find it at www.mi.gov/vote) and provide “proof of residency”:
    • A paper or electronic document with your name and current address
    • A Michigan driver’s license or state ID card – A utility bill
    • A bank statement
    • A paycheck
    • A government check or other government document
  • Michigan does allow same-day registration