Vote 2022
General Resources on Voting and Elections
Hotlines
1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (en Español)
1-888-API-VOTE (Asian multilingual assistance)
Voter Registration & Election Day Resources
- USA.gov VotingRegistration & information, Election Day resources, election laws, results,
process, and history; State & local Election Offices; FAQs - Can I Vote?National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Created by state election officials with up-to-date national & state-by-state information. Sections: Voter Registration, Find Your Polling Place, Valid Forms of ID, Absentee and Early Voting, Election Official Directory
- CIRCLECenter for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (Tufts) provides info about voter registration numbers, barriers;
- Federal Voting Assistance ProjectAbsentee voting assistance and verification for servicemembers & their families and overseas citizens. Plus, links to state/territory-specific election & legislative websites.
- League of Women VotersVoter registration & voting info for 50 states, candidate info
- US Vote FoundationRegistration & information, FAQs by state and topic, clean design.
- VoteRidersVoteRiders offers free assistance for any eligible voter who encounters barriers to securing his or her ID to vote, including financial and legal help obtaining underlying documents like birth certificates, change of name documentation, etc.
- Rock the VoteVoter information and engagement resources
Voter Education
- Project Vote SmartSample Ballots by Zip Code. Elected Officials & Candidates voting records, interest group ratings, speeches, campaign contributions, and contact information, current and past ballot measures by date & issue
- Open SecretsNonpartisan information about the influence of money on politics.
- Project Vote SmartSample Ballots by Zip Code. Elected Officials & Candidates voting records, interest group ratings, speeches, campaign contributions, and contact information, current and past ballot measures by date & issue
Vote!
Vote by Mail in Michigan
- Vote by Mail in November ElectionsAbsentee voting allows you to vote by mail. All registered voters in Michigan have the right to vote by mail. It's a safe way to vote and protect your health, and the process is secure and accurate.
- Michigan Voter Information GuideThe Secretary of State official voting website where you can check if you are registered, view a sample ballot, find your polling location, and more! Remember that in Michigan, you can now register at your clerk's office and then vote at your precinct ON ELECTION DAY.
Voter Registration in Michigan
Eligibility
- Age: 18 years of age by Election Day
- Formerly incarcerated individuals: May vote if no longer incarcerated.
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
- Residence: A resident of Michigan and the city or township where you are applying to register to vote for at least 30 days before election day
- College students must vote at their ‘principal residence’ based on driver’s license address
- Check to see if you are already registered https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/
More information: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1633_8716_8726_47669-175878--,00.html
Online registration
Michigan Online Voter Registration
Mail-in registration
Printable forms (in English): https://www.michigan.gov/documents/MIVoterRegistration_97046_7.pdf
Printable forms (in Spanish):
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/WebED121_SP_101264_7.pdf
Refer to the box below for information about ID requirements.
Updating registration
To update registration after a move or name change, use the voter registration form. If you update your driver’s license address, this will be automatically updated.
Cancelling registration
Voter registration can be cancelled upon written notice to the city/township clerk.
Disclaimer
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