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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

Important Election Day information for Aug. 4, 2026

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Secretary of State services
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Your voter information
State of Michigan Capitol building
Election Day timeline
- 7 a.m. local time - Polls open
- 8 p.m. local time - Polls close
  (must be in line by 8 p.m. to vote)
- What happens after the polls close?
- Michigan Voting Dashboard
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Registering to vote
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Election Day voting
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Misinformation and Election Day issues
- Election Facts Center
- Election security in Michigan
- Report misinformation at Misinformation@Michigan.gov
- If you experience any issues voting, contact the Election Protection Hotline for assistance:
  - English: 866-687-8683
  - Spanish: 888-839-8682
  - Arabic: 844-925-5287
  - Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Urdu, Vietnamese: 888-274-8683