How to Vote in Michigan
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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, 2025Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: AvailableAbsentee 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, 2025Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: AvailableAbsentee 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, 2025Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: AvailableAbsentee 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
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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
Registering for people with convictions
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.