Key Dates and Deadlines:
- Republican National Convention: July 15-18, Milwaukee
- Voter Registration Deadline for Primary: July 22 (mail or online)
- In-Person Registration: Through Election Day at your local clerk’s office
- Early Voting for Primary: July 27 – August 4
- Absentee Ballot Processing Begins: July 29 (cities/townships with populations over 5,000)
- Primary Election Day: August 6 (Polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- County Canvassers Begin Canvass: August 8
- Democratic National Convention: August 19-22, Chicago
- County Canvassers Complete Canvass: August 20
- State Canvassers Complete Canvass: August 26
- Early Voting for General Election Begins: October 6 (optional)
- In-Person Registration with Proof of Residency: October 22 – Election Day
- Mandatory Early Voting for General Election: October 24 – November 3
- General Election Day: November 5 (Polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- County Canvassers Begin Canvass: November 7
- County Canvassers Complete Canvass: November 19
- State Canvassers Complete Canvass: November 25
- Electoral College Votes: December 17
- U.S. Congress Convenes: January 3, 2025
- Michigan Legislature Convenes: January 8, 2025
- Presidential Inauguration: January 20, 2025
Election Process Changes: New laws this year mandate early voting and wider access to absentee ballots. Wayne County Clerk Cathy Garrett and Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey oversee elections in their respective areas.
Clerk Office Locations:
- Wayne County Clerk: 2 Woodward Ave., City-County Bldg Rm 502, Detroit, MI 48226-3463
- Detroit City Clerk: 2978 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48235
Check Voter Registration:
- Online: Michigan Voter Information Center
- Local Clerk’s Office
Make sure your voter registration is accurate and update your address online or by mail up to two weeks before an election. In-person corrections with proof of residency can be made up to and on Election Day.
Voter Registration:
- Register early online, by mail, or in person if more than 15 days remain before an election.
- Within 14 days of an election, register in person at your local clerk’s office with proof of residency.
Early Voting Sites in Detroit (July 27-August 4 and October 24-November 3, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.):
- Department of Elections, 2978 W. Grand Blvd.
- Clark Park, 1130 Clark St.
- City Clerk Office, 2 Woodward Ave., Ste 106
- Christ Temple Baptist Church, 10628 Plymouth Rd.
- Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval
- Adams Butzel Recreation Complex, 10500 Lyndon
- Palmer Park Community Center, 1121 Merrill Plaisance St.
- WCCCD Eastern Campus, 5901 Conner
- Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd.
- Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E Outer Dr.
- WCCCD Northwest, 8200 W. Outer Dr.
- Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort St.
- Heilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Crusade
- Greater Grace Temple, 23500 W. Seven Mile Rd.
Absentee Voting: Every registered voter can request an absentee ballot by completing an Absent Voter Ballot Application online, by mail, or in person at your local clerk’s office. Submit your completed application by 5 p.m. the Friday before Election Day. Return your completed absentee ballot to a drop box, by mail, or in person by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Drop Box Locations (available 24/7):
- WCCCD Downtown: 1001 W. Fort St. (at Lafayette)
- Liberty Temple Baptist Church: 17188 Greenfield Rd.
- North Rosedale Park Community House: 18445 Scarsdale St.
- Pistons Performance Center: 690 Amsterdam St.
- WCCCD Northwest Campus: 8200 W. Outer Dr.
- Greater Grace Temple: 23500 W. 7 Mile Rd.
- Northwest Activity Center: 18100 Meyers Rd.
- Tindal Activity Center: 10301 W. 7 Mile Rd.
- Farwell Recreation Center: 2711 E. Outer Dr.
- Heilmann Community Center: 19601 Crusade
- Renaissance Baptist Church: 1045 E. Grand Blvd.
- Rouge Park Golf Course: 11701 Burt Rd.
- WCCCD Eastern Campus: 5901 Conner
- Butzel Family Recreation Center: 7737 Kercheval
- Department Of Elections: 2978 W. Grand Blvd.
- City Clerk’s Office: 2 Woodward Ave., Suite 106
- Clark Park: 1130 Clark St.
- Kemeny Recreation Center: 2260 S. Fort St.
- Adams Butzel Recreation Complex: 10500 Lyndon St.
- Crowell Community Center: 16630 Lahser Rd.
- Palmer Park Community Center: 1121 Merrill Plaisance St.
- Greater Emmanuel Institutional Cogic: 19190 Schaefer Hwy.
- Perfecting Church: 7616 E. Nevada St.
- Faith Temple: 19000 Conant
- Greater St. Paul: 15325 Gratiot
- Balduck Park: 5271 Canyon St.
- DWSD Eastside Customer Care Center: 13303 E. McNichols Rd.
- Considine Center: 8904 Woodward Ave.
- Greater Christ Baptist Church: 3544 Iroquois Ave.
- Horatio Williams Foundation: 1010 Antietam Ave.
- Unity Baptist Church: 7500 Tireman Ave.
- Christ Temple Baptist Church: 10628 Plymouth Rd.
- Davison Service Yard: 8221 Davison W.
- William Ford Memorial Church: 16400 W. Warren Ave.
- Edison Library: 18400 Joy Rd.
On Election Day, voters can cast their ballots in person, with the option to vote early under the state’s new early voting law. Early and Election Day voting are similar, with ballots fed directly into tabulators that count the votes and store the ballots securely. After the polls close, election officials transport the memory cards, election reports, and sealed bags of ballots to their local clerk’s office for results uploading and canvassing.
After Election Day, both absentee and in-person ballots are sealed and stored in clerks’ offices until the Board of State Canvassers certifies the election results. County canvassing boards review unofficial results to ensure the number of voters matches the number of ballots cast, addressing discrepancies in public meetings if necessary. The Board of State Canvassers then reviews and certifies statewide results. Automatic recounts are triggered if a race is decided by 2,000 votes or less. Local clerks store ballots for 22 months after certification, and the elections process is audited at state and local levels to ensure procedural compliance.
Stay informed, check your registration, and make your voice heard in the 2024 elections. This is our opportunity to shape the future of Michigan and our nation. Every vote counts, and your participation is vital in ensuring that our community’s voice is heard and represented. Let’s show up, stay informed, and make a difference in this crucial election year.
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