Michigan Voting Guide

How do I register to vote in Michigan?

If you want to register in person, you can pick up a voter registration application form pick up a voter registration application form online or at one of several government offices, e.g., your local county clerk's office, the local branch of the Secretary of State's office, the Department of Health and Human Services, etc.

When filling out the registration application form, you must include either your driver's license number or a copy of an acceptable form of ID. Some acceptable forms of ID include copies of:

• A current bank statement or utility bill
• A pay stub
• A government document with your name and address on it.

Once you complete the application, submit it to your local county clerk. The Michigan state government also allows for same-day voter registration.

When is Michigan's voter registration deadline?

In Michigan, you can register on election day if you are eligible to vote.

How do I request an absentee ballot in Michigan?

Michigan voters do not need an excuse for absentee voting. You can request an absentee ballot application on the Michigan Secretary of State website.

What do I need to bring to the polls in Michigan?

Michigan voters must bring some form of current, valid personal identification to the polls. Some examples include:

• A Michigan driver's license
• A government ID card
• A U.S. passport
• A tribal photo ID
• Student identification card from a high school or another institution of higher learning

If you do not have photo identification IDs, you can sign an affidavit at the polls, attesting to your eligibility.

What special accommodations are available?

Registered voters with disabilities have the right to access a polling place and to a reasonable accommodation at that polling place. Each polling place has at least one accessible voting booth and a Voter Assist Terminal.

Voters with disabilities can also request assistance from an election worker to complete their ballots. However, voters cannot receive assistance at a polling place from any of the following:

• Their employer
• Their employer's representative
• A union representative

What do I do if I see something illegal at the polls?

If you witness illegal activity at a polling place, you should report it to an election official and/or your local county clerk or the Secretary of State's office.

Get Legal Help

You have an absolute right to vote as long as you meet the voter eligibility requirements. If you experience voter intimidation or harassment at your polling place, a civil rights attorney can help. They are experts in voting rights law and can give you sound legal advice. Speak to a civil rights attorney today.