Michigan
Population
9,986,857
Voting-Age Pop.
7,472,668
Last Presidential Election (2016)
Important Dates
Election Date
Nov 3, 2020
Registration Deadline
Oct 19, 2020
You can register to vote any time up to 8pm on Election Day at your city or township clerk’s office.
If you’re registering another way, in order to vote in the Nov 3 election, your completed voter registration application must be received or postmarked by Oct 19.
USPS recommends mailing your ballot no later than October 27.
Source: USPS.com
Key Election Information
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Yes
Online Registration
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Early VotingYes
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Same-Day RegistrationYes
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ID RequiredYes
Voter Resources
Register to vote today
Ahead of Election Day, make sure you’re registered to vote and your voting record is up to date. Check out state resources here.
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
All registered voters in Michigan have the right to vote by mail.
Election Rules & Requirements
Early Voting
Can you vote early in this state?
Michigan offers in-person absentee voting.
Same-Day Registration
Can you register on Election Day?
You can register at any time up to 8pm on Election Day at your city or township clerk’s office.
Voter ID Requirements
Is an ID required to vote?
By law, every Michigan voter must present picture identification at the polls, or sign an affidavit attesting that he or she is not in possession of picture identification. If you do not have a driver's license or other acceptable photo identification, you can get a state identification card at your local secretary of state branch office for $10.
Acceptable Forms of Identification
Make sure you're ready on Election Day with the appropriate forms of identification. Acceptable forms of ID are listed here.
Data source - michigan.gov
Federal
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Federal Government-issued Photo Identification
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US Passport
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Military ID
With photo
State
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Michigan Driver's License or State-issued ID Card
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Driver's License or Personal Identification Card
Issued by another state
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State Government-issued Photo Identification
Other
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Student Identification
With photo, from a high school or accredited institution of higher learning
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Tribal Identification Card
With photo
Additional Voting Resources
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Covid-19 Voting
Voting resources regarding Covid-19 are developing.
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