 Dear Friend,
The Michigan Primary Election is quickly approaching, and several key opportunities remain available for voters who wish to participate ahead of Election Day. Beginning July 25th, all Michigan communities will offer statewide early voting, giving voters the option to cast their ballot in person before the August 2nd deadline. Early voting locations and hours can be verified at the Michigan Voter Information Center website.
Our democracy is strongest when every eligible citizen can make their voice heard at the ballot box. No matter who you’re voting for, I’ll keep fighting against voter suppression and make it easier for you to cast your vote and have it counted. Thousands of Republican, Democratic, and independent election clerks, staff, and volunteers work together to ensure Michigan's voting process is secure and accurate.
Visit michigan.gov/vote for questions about voting and feel confident as you cast your ballot.
See more below to find your polling place and make a plan to vote on Primary Day.
Sincerely,
 Absentee Voting
Voters who prefer to vote absentee but have not yet returned their ballot may still make changes before Election Day. If you have received an absentee ballot and wish to vote in person instead, you may do so at your city or township clerk’s office until August 3rd at 4 p.m. After that time, absentee voting in person closes, and all voting must be completed at your designated polling location on Election Day. Election Day voting will occur on August 4th, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and voters may still register in person at their clerk’s office until 8 p.m. that evening.
State Requirements for Absentee Ballot Deadlines
Recent amendments to Michigan’s election law clarify how absentee ballots are handled based on whether they are mailed domestically or from overseas. For most voters within Michigan, absentee ballots must be received by their clerk no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted. Military personnel are provided additional time; their ballots must be postmarked by August 4th and received by August 10th to be eligible for counting. These updated rules ensure that voters have clear guidance on how and when their ballot must be returned to be included in the final election results.
 How to Spoil Your Ballot
Michigan law provides voters with flexible options to change their absentee ballot before it is submitted.
If you have not yet returned your absentee ballot, you may spoil it and receive a replacement by visiting your clerk’s office by August 3rd at 4 p.m. and signing a request to cancel your unsubmitted ballot. This process ensures that voters who have reconsidered their selections or wish to correct an error can still cast a ballot that reflects their current intent.
Voters may also spoil an unreturned absentee ballot during the early voting period or on Election Day. By visiting your assigned early voting site or polling place, you may inform an election worker that you wish to spoil your absentee ballot. You will be asked to sign a cancellation form, after which a new ballot will be issued for you to complete onsite. These options accommodate voters who decide to vote in person or wish to update their ballot as Election Day approaches. It is important to note that any absentee ballot already inserted into a tabulator cannot be spoiled under Michigan law.
Here are some reminders before heading to a polling place:
☑ Look up the location of your polling place to ensure it has not moved.
☑ Make sure you are registered to vote, and that your voter registration address is up to date.
☑ If you are not registered, or you need to make updates to your registration, eligible residents have until 8 p.m. on Election Day to visit their local clerk’s office to register to vote, or make updates, and may cast their ballot same-day. See more below on same-day voter registration.
☑ You can preview your ballot online before heading to your polling place.
☑ Bring your photo ID to the polls if you are in possession of one. Photo ID is not a requirement to vote in Michigan.
☑ Do not wear campaign clothes or accessories into or within 100 feet of a polling place (stickers, hats, pins, etc.).
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