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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to show my voter registration card in order to vote?

Do I need to show identification in order to vote?

Does Michigan allow early voting?

Can Michigan residents in jail or prison still vote?

Can I wear election-related clothing to the polls?

Must I vote the entire ballot?

Does a "straight" ticket cover all candidates in that party?

Can I vote a "split" ticket?

Can voters be challenged based on home foreclosures?

Can I use a camera in the polls?

Are absentee ballots always counted?

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