VOTE IN MICHIGAN

for 2024 General Election

Tuesday, November 5th

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

Monday, October 21st, 2024 (online, mail-in)

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 (in person)

HOW DO YOU PLAN TO REGISTER TO VOTE?

• VOTER REGISTRATION: ONLINE

  All voters wishing to vote in 2024 General Election in Michigan must be registered to vote by Monday, October 21st. Click here to register to vote online.

• VOTER REGISTRATION: BY MAIL

  All voters wishing to vote in 2024 General Election in Michigan must be registered to vote by Monday, October 21st. Voter registration form can be downloaded on the Michigan Secretary of State’s website. Voter registration forms are also available at state and local government agencies. The complete form must be submitted by mail or in person to your city or township clerk by the deadline.

  Those Michiganders who register to vote for the first time are required to submit a proof of residence along with the voter registration form. Acceptable proof of residence include: a photocopy of a Michigan driver’s license; a photocopy of an ID issued by the U.S. government or State of Michigan; or a photocopy of paycheck, utility bill, bank document, or a government document that shows the voter’s name and address.

• VOTER REGISTRATION: IN PERSON

  All voters wishing to vote in 2024 General Election in Michigan must be registered to vote by Monday, October 21st. Voter registration form can be downloaded on the Michigan Secretary of State’s website. Voter registration forms are also available at state and local government agencies. The complete form must be submitted by mail or in person to your city or township clerk by the deadline.

  If you missed the deadline, you can still register in person at your city or township clerk until Election Day. Voters are required to provide proof of identity and residency. 

HOW DO YOU PLAN TO VOTE?

• VOTE IN PERSON

  Polling place hours: 7 am – 8 pm

  Photo ID is required at the polling place for all Michigan voters.

  Acceptable forms of photo ID include a U.S. Passport, Michigan driver’s license, or a photo ID issued by the U.S. government, the State of Michigan, a tribal government, or an accredited institution of higher education within Michigan. Those missing an acceptable form of photo ID are required to sign an affidavit at the polling place.

• VOTE EARLY (IN PERSON)

  Early voting is available from October 26th through November 3rd, 2024 in select counties across Michigan. Information on the availability, dates, and hours can be found in each County Clerk’s office.  Photo ID is required at the polling place for all Michigan voters.

• VOTE BY MAIL

  You may request the absentee ballot by 5pm by Friday, November 1st. 

  • When returning your mail-in ballot, it must be received by 8pm on November 5th.
  • Contact your local clerk office for more information

  If you need to change your address, whenever you move to a new city or township, you must re-register to vote. If you move within a city or township, you must update your address. This can be completed online at this link by Monday, October 21st. 

MORE INFORMATION FOR MICHIGAN VOTERS

• Positions on the Ballot: 2024 General Election

  U.S. PRESIDENT
  A U.S. President serves a term of 4 years. Below are the candidates to be voted in the 2024 Presidential Election. Incumbents are denoted with an asterisk (*).
  ▹ Kamala Harris & Tim Walz (D) vs Donald Trump & J.D. Vance (R)

  U.S. SENATE
  A U.S. Senator serves a term of 6 years. One of the two U.S. Senate seats are open. Below are the candidates to be voted in the 2024 General Election. Incumbents are denoted with an asterisk (*). 
  ▹ Elissa Slotkin (D) vs. Mike Rogers (R)

  U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
  A U.S. House Representative serves a term of 2 years. All positions in the 13 congressional districts of Michigan are on the ballot. Find your congressional district on the U.S. House of Representatives website. Below are the candidates to be voted in the 2024 General Election. Incumbents are denoted with an asterisk (*).
  ▹ 1st district: Callie Barr (D) vs. Jack Bergman* (R) vs. Andrew Gale (Libertarian Party) vs. Liz Hakola (Working Class Party)
  ▹ 2nd district: Michael Lynch (D) vs. John Moolenaar* (R) vs. Ben DeJong (Libertarian Party) vs. Scott Adams (U.S. Taxpayers Party)
  ▹ 3rd district: Hillary Scholten* (D) vs. Paul Hudson (R) vs. Alexander Avery (Libertarian Party) vs. Louis Palus (Working Class Party)
  ▹ 4th district: Jessica Swartz (D) vs. Bill Huizenga* (R) vs. Curtis Clark (U.S. Taxpayers Party)
  ▹ 5th district: Libbi Urban (D) vs. Tim Walberg* (R) vs. James Bronke (Green Party)
  ▹ 6th district: Debbie Dingell* (D) vs. Heather Smiley (R) vs. Clyde Shabazz (Green Party) vs. Bill Krebaum (Libertarian)
  ▹ 7th district: Curtis Hertel (D) vs. Tom Barrett (R) vs. Leah Dailey (Libertarian Party)
  ▹ 8th district: Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) vs. Paul Junge (R) vs. Jim Casha (Green Party) vs. Steve Barcelo (Libertarian Party) vs. James Little (U.S. Taxpayers Party) vs. Kathy Goodwin (Working Class Party)
  ▹ 9th district: Clinton St. Mosley (D) vs. Lisa McClain* (R) vs. Kevin Vayko (Libertarian Party) vs. Jim Walkowicz (Working Class Party)
  ▹ 10th district: Carl Marlinga (D) vs. John James* (R) vs. Mike Saliba (Libertarian Party) vs. Andrea Kirby (Working Class Party)
  ▹ 11th district: Haley Stevens* (D) vs. Nick Somberg (R) vs. Douglas Campbell (Green Party)
  ▹ 12th district: Rashida Tlaib* (D) vs. James Hooper (R) vs. Brenda Sanders (Green Party) vs. Gary Walkowicz (Working Class Party)
  ▹ 13th district: Shri Thanedar* (D) vs. Martell Bivings (R) vs. D. Etta Wilcoxon (Green Party) vs. Christopher Dardzinski (U.S. Taxpayers Party) vs. Simone Coleman (Working Class Party) 

  MICHIGAN STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
  A member of the State Board of Education of Michigan serves a term of 8 years. Of the 8 positions on the Michigan State Board of Education, 2 positions are on the ballot this year.

  MICHIGAN STATE BOARD OF REGENTS
  A member of the State Board of Regents of Michigan serves a term of 8 years. Six seats on the governing body of each of Michigan’s state universities are on the ballot in 2024.
  ▹ Two positions for the University of Michigan Board of Regents
  ▹ Two positions for the Michigan State University Board of Trustees
  ▹ Two positions for the Wayne State University Board of Governors 

  MICHIGAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
  A State Representative of Michigan serves a term of 2 years. All 110 positions in the Michigan House of Representatives are on the ballot. Find your legislative district on the Michigan House of Representatives website.

  MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT
  A judge in the Michigan Supreme Court serves a term of 8 years. Of the 7 seats on the Michigan Supreme Court, 2 positions on the ballot. 

  MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS
  A judge in the Michigan Court of Appeals serves a term of 6 years. Of the 25 seats in the Michigan Court of Appeals, 9 positions are on the ballot. 

  MICHIGAN SCHOOL BOARDS
  There are three school board elections in Michigan – Ann Arbor Public Schools, Dearborn Public Schools, and Detroit Public Schools Community District. 

  MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
  There are municipal government elections in Wayne County for executive, judicial, and legislative positions.  

  A complete list of all positions, candidates, and ballot measures can be found on the Michigan Secretary of State website. Information on all positions and candidates for local elections will be provided by each county’s election office.

• Affidavit & Provisional Ballot

  A provisional ballot is a regular ballot that is placed in a special envelope prior to being put in the ballot box. It is available for the voters whose identification is not verified at a polling place. A provisional ballot may be offered to those who believe they are registered to vote even though their names are not on the official voter registration list at the polling place and those who applied to vote by mail but would like to cast a vote in person.

  As all Michigan voters are required to present a proper photo ID at the polling place, those who fail to present an acceptable form of identification at the polling place are required to sign an affidavit before casting a vote.

  At the polling place, some voters may be directed to vote with a provisional ballot, in which case they are required to show proof(s) of residence in person, fax the document(s) to the clerk or mail a copy of the document(s) to the county clerk within 6 calendar days after the election. Otherwise, the ballot will not count. You may contact your city or township clerk‘s office after the election to inquire explanations on the status of your provisional ballot.

• College Students & Voters Overseas

  Michigan students living away from home while attending a college, trade school or technical school, you may choose to register to vote using your home away from home address you use while at school or your traditional home address. Choosing which address to use when you register to vote is a personal decision. Whatever you decide, you may not register to vote in two places during the same election cycle.

  Michigan citizens living temporarily outside the U.S., whether a student or otherwise, may register to vote and apply to vote by mail using the Federal Post Card Application.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN MICHIGAN?

  You must be a United States citizen and 18 years old on the date of the election. You must be a resident of Michigan when you register and have been a resident of your county or township for at least 30 days by the date of the election. You cannot be serving a sentence in jail or prison.

• How often do I need to register to vote?

  You are required to register to vote only once. However, if information like your name or address changes, you need to fill out the voter registration form again to keep your voter information up to date. Check your voter registration information at this link.

• Which party should I be affiliated with?

  KAGC does not endorse any party or candidate; as such KAGC does not guide anyone to vote for, or be affiliated with, any specific party. In most parts of the United States, the Republican Party and Democratic Party are two major political parties. Throughout U.S. history, 19 presidents have been Republican (including Presidents Lincoln, Reagan, Bush, and Trump) and 16 have been Democrats (including Presidents Franklin Roosevelt, Kennedy, Clinton, Obama and Biden). You may find more information on their respective websites.

• Am I limited to vote for the party I'm affiliated with?

  In Michigan, voters may vote for any candidate of their choice for each position on the ballot in both the primary and general elections.

• What is this year's election about?

  On top of the ballot across the U.S. this year will be the candidates for the U.S. President, U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. In Michigan, there are also candidates for the Michigan State Senate, Michigan House of Representatives, Michigan State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University, various statewide judicial positions, as well as several local positions, as well as several local positions and statewide ballot measures. For more information, please see the section above on this page.

• What is my district? Who is running in my district?

  To find your congressional district, visit the U.S. House of Representatives website and enter your zip code in the search bar on the top right-hand corner of the main page. For information on your Michigan legislative district, please visit the Michigan Legislature website.

• Must I vote for each position on the ballot?

  Voters are not required to vote for every single position listed on the ballot. You may skip any position you do not support any candidate for, and you may also write-in a candidate of your choice not listed on the ballot. In the general election, voters may also vote for any candidate of preference regardless of party affiliations.

• What happens if I move?

  Every time there is a change in your address, whether in-state or out of state, you must update the information by filling out a voter registration form. Government agencies often mail election-related information to your address on file, which sometimes requires a prompt response. When a response is missing for a certain period of time, your voter registration may be considered inactive and is subject to elimination.

• I registered to vote a long time ago. What should I do now?

  Please visit this website to check your voter registration status, as well as the information on your voter registration. If your status is inactive, your information does not appear, or any of your information is inaccurate, please fill out the voter registration form and submit it by the deadline.

• Does voting lead to a mandatory jury duty?

  No. Voter registration and jury duty have no correlation with each other. Jury duty selection is made based on a different database than the voter roll.