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How to vote in Michigan
Registration deadlines, ID, mail and early voting in Michigan, in plain English, with the official links. The Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections is the final word on every rule.
| Register online | No online registration |
|---|---|
| Register by mail | By mail through the 15th day before Election Day (state law does not say whether postmarked or received) |
| Register in person | At your city or township clerk's office through 8 p.m. on Election Day; starting 14 days before the election you must show proof of residency |
| Same-day registration | Yes: register in person at your city or township clerk's office up to and on Election Day, with proof of residency. |
| Voter ID | Photo ID requested; voters without one may sign an affidavit and vote. |
| Voting by mail | No-excuse absentee voting, with an option to get a ballot for all future elections. |
| Early voting | At least nine consecutive days of early in-person voting before statewide and federal elections. |
Checked against the Michigan election office's website on November 8, 2026. Deadlines are for general elections; primaries, runoffs and local elections can differ. Military and overseas voters have their own rules at FVAP.gov.
Official sources
- https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-168-497
- https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-168-523
- https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-168-759
- https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-Article-II-4
- https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/voter-registration-deadlines
Next
- Find who represents you in Congress and in the Michigan legislature.
- Voter registration and civic groups in Michigan.
- Every state's rules.