Senate District 35 Special General Election

This election does offer registration on Election Day. To register on Election Day, you must visit your local clerk's office with proof of residency. Proof of residency may include: bank statementvalid driver's license or IDleaseutility billcredit card statementweb page on your school's official academic portal listing your name and current addressofficial school or financial aid document (e.g. a transcript, a loan statement, a FAFSA document)Voter registration is not available at your polling place on Election Day.

Michigan offers online voter registration. You can register to vote online up to 15 days before Election Day. You need a Michigan driver's license or state ID and the last four digits of your Social Security number to use Michigan's online voter registration system. If you don’t have a Social Security number or Michigan-issued ID, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail or in person.

You can also register to vote in person at your local clerk's office up to and on Election Day. Within two weeks of Election Day, you must register to vote in person. Voter registration is not available at your polling place.Contact your local clerk to learn more.

You will be asked to show current photo ID to vote in Michigan. Acceptable forms include: Michigan driver's license or state ID card (may be expired) current (non-expired) driver's license or personal ID card issued by another state federal, state, or local government-issued photo ID US passport military ID card with a photo current student ID with a photo from an educational institution tribal ID card with a photoVoters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you can vote if you sign a form that indicates you do not have an ID.

Where can I vote on Election Day?You can look up where to vote on Michigan's site. Can I vote in person before Election Day?Yes, in-person voting is offered before Election Day in this election. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the in-person voting period before Election Day, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Voting locations may be less crowded before Election Day, as well. Learn more about voting in person before Election Day in Michigan.In-person voting locations before Election Day may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Michigan’s site to find where to vote before Election Day. What do I need to bring?You will be asked to show current photo ID to vote in Michigan. Acceptable forms include: Michigan driver's license or state ID card (may be expired) current (non-expired) driver's license or personal ID card issued by another state federal, state, or local government-issued photo ID US passport military ID card with a photo current student ID with a photo from an educational institution tribal ID card with a photoVoters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you can vote if you sign a form that indicates you do not have an ID.

Visit your state’s site to find your local clerk.

Registration deadlinesIn-person at local election office on Election Day:May 5Online:Apr 20By mail (postmarked by):Apr 20Absentee ballot deadlinesRequest ballot:May 1Voting deadlinesEarly voting:varies by locationIn-person:May 5

In Michigan, any registered voter can request to receive a ballot by mail. Request your absentee ballot online by May 1. What should I do if I don’t get my ballot?If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local clerk.How do I return my ballot?Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot.You can return your ballot by mail or by visiting a dedicated drop off location.Contact your local clerk for more information about where to return your ballot in person.If you choose to return your ballot by mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date. Find a USPS location near you.What do I need to do if I’ve moved?What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address.