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Elections
Filing for office and petition filing
Filing for Office and Petition Filing
Special local elections will be held in some locations on Nov. 4, 2025
Optional early voting period up to Nov. 2, 2025
New voter registrations are required in person for November election Oct. 21 – Nov. 4, 2025
Last day to register to vote by mail or online Oct. 20, 2025
Absentee voter ballots available for voters Sep. 25, 2025
MOVE deadline Sep. 20, 2025
The Bureau of Elections Ombudsperson for Accessible Elections responds to and assists individuals with disabilities attempting to vote. To speak with the Ombudsperson for Accessible Elections, call 517-335-2730.
Secure, personalized information for voters
- Register to vote
- Find your polling place
- View sample ballot
- Check or update registration
- Request and track absentee ballot
- Locate your clerk
Administrative rules
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Current administrative rules
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Pending administrative rules