Michigan General Election

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.

View official ballot information on the Michigan Secretary of State website, if available.

Secretary of State430 W. Allegan St., Fl. 1 Lansing, MI 48918Telephone: (800) 292-5973

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.

To register in Michigan you must: be a United States citizen be at least 16 years old (18 when you vote) be a resident of Michigan when you registerbe a resident of your city or township for at least 30 days when you votenot currently be serving a sentence in jail or prison

Check that you're registered to vote on Michigan's website. If you’re not registered: Register online by Oct 19. Your by mail registration form must be postmarked by Oct 19.

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local clerk for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local clerk may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local clerk.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local clerk.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local clerk first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local clerk.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Michigan. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov