With Election Day coming up on Nov. 5, here’s your guide for all things related to casting your vote in Michigan. To see guides for other states, click here .
Do I need to register to vote?
Yes, you’ll need to register to vote in Michigan. Check your registration status here .
How do I do that?
You can register online here or in-person at a Secretary of State branch office, your municipal or county clerk’s office or the office of many state agencies. You can also print and mail in a paper voter registration application and mail or hand deliver it to your municipal clerk’s office.
What’s the deadline?
The deadline to register online or by mail is Oct. 21, but you can register in-person through Election Day.
Where do I find out where my polling site is?
You can look up your polling location here .
Can I vote by mail?
You can request an absentee ballot online , by printing and mailing a paper form or in-person at your local clerk’s office . Online and mail applications must be received by Nov. 1. Find more detailed information about absentee voting here .