The Michigan State Primary Election is right around the corner, happening on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m., and every jurisdiction will have in-person voting available. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your voice is heard:
Voter Registration: If you haven’t registered yet, don’t worry. You can register to vote at your city or township clerk’s office until 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Polling Location: Unsure where to vote? The Michigan Voter Information Center can help you check if you’re registered, find your polling place, and locate your local clerk’s office. If you moved within 60 days of the election and didn’t update your address, you can still vote at your old polling place.
Voter Registration Card: You don’t need your voter registration card to vote. Just make sure you’re at the correct polling place, and your name will be on the list. If you’ve lost your card, contact your local clerk or check your status online.
Sample Ballot: To see what will be on your ballot ahead of time, visit the Michigan Voter Information Center. You can view sample ballots by county, jurisdiction, and precinct.
ID Requirements: You’ll be asked to show ID when you check in. Acceptable IDs include Michigan driver’s licenses (even expired ones), state IDs, passports, military IDs, and more. If you don’t have an ID, you can still vote by signing a form.
Election-Related Clothing: Leave the campaign gear at home. Michigan law prohibits election-related materials at polling places, including clothing and buttons. You’ll be asked to cover or remove any such items.
Absentee Ballots: Your absentee ballot must reach your city or township clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day. You can deliver it in person or use a drop box.
Tracking Your Ballot: If you mailed your absentee ballot and want to confirm it arrived, check the vote-at-home section on the Michigan Voter Information Center website.
Emergency Voting: If an emergency keeps you from the polls on Election Day, you can request an emergency absentee ballot up until 4 p.m. Contact your local clerk for more details.
Changing Your Vote: If you’ve already submitted your absentee ballot but need to change your vote, you can spoil your ballot by submitting a written request to your clerk by 5 p.m. on the second Friday before the election. If you haven’t returned your ballot, you can spoil it in person at the clerk’s office until 4 p.m. the Monday before the election.
Every vote counts. Make sure you’re prepared and informed, and let’s make our voices heard this Tuesday.
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