How to Vote in Michigan

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Michigan.

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Michigan

Detroit Primary Election
(Local)

Detroit Primary Election

Aug 05, 2025

Early Voting: Sat July 26, 2025 – Sun August 3, 2025

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by Mon Jul 21, 2025 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Jul 21, 2025 In person: received by Tue Aug 5, 2025

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: 5:00 pm Fri August 1, 2025 Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Friday, August 01, 2025 In Person: 4:00 pm Mon August 4, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by Tue August 5, 2025 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue August 5, 2025

Ann Arbor Special Election
(Local)

Ann Arbor Special Election

Aug 05, 2025

Early Voting: Wed July 30, 2025 – Sun August 3, 2025

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by Mon Jul 21, 2025 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Jul 21, 2025 In person: received by Tue Aug 5, 2025

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: 5:00 pm Fri August 1, 2025 Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Friday, August 01, 2025 In Person: 4:00 pm Mon August 4, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by Tue August 5, 2025 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue August 5, 2025

Detroit Mayoral Election
(Local)

Detroit Mayoral Election

Nov 04, 2025

Early Voting: TBD

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by Mon Oct 20, 2025 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 20, 2025 In person: received by Tue Nov 4, 2025

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: 5:00 pm Fri October 31, 2025 Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Friday, October 31, 2025 In Person: 4:00 pm Mon November 3, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by Tue November 4, 2025 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 4, 2025

Our website includes election dates for federal elections, statewide elections, and mayoral elections in the top 100 cities by population. Please contact your local election official to learn about other local elections that may be happening in your area.

Register to Vote

Who can register to vote in Michigan
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities

Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Upon your request, a member of your immediate family, a person residing in your household, or your clerk or an authorized assistant of your clerk may return your ballot on your behalf. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot, contact your local election official.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional Michigan Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Additional Information