Recent amendments to Michigan's election laws include:
The Attorney General recently sent an election guidance letter (PDF) to Michigan law enforcement. The goal of the letter was to make sure police understand election laws. This helps keep voting safe and fair. The letter outlined:
The Attorney General’s office will be available on Election Day to answer legal questions and help law enforcement handle election issues.
See the full guidance sent to Michigan law enforcement.Track your ballot online. There you can review the status of your ballot or contact your local clerk's office.
Contact your local clerk's office. They will assist you and issue you a new ballot.
Maybe. Early voting site locations are often different than a voter's polling place location on Election Day. Check your early voting site hours and location online before you go vote.
Yes. Update your voter registration address by re-registering to vote online. This will also update your driver's license address.
No. It is illegal for non-U.S. citizens to register to vote or to vote in elections within the United States.
Yes. Polling places can change, so check before you go.
If you experience or witness voter intimidation, tell a poll worker and call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.
Voter intimidation might look like:
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The Attorney General (AG) is the chief law enforcement officer for the State. The AG works with prosecutors and local law enforcement. They enforce Michigan's criminal election laws.
These laws help keep our elections safe. They protect people when they register to vote and cast a ballot. The laws punish people who try to stop others from voting and those who illegally vote. Some people use threats or other illegal acts to interfere with voting.
The Secretary of State refers election law violations to the AG. The AG represents and gives legal advice to the Secretary of State. The AG also represents and gives legal advice to the Bureau of Elections about election law.
Voting is how we celebrate our democracy. Michigan voters should expect a calm, safe, and secure process at the polls.
The Secretary of State must report violations of Michigan election laws. The Secretary of State reports violations to the AG. She can also report violations to a local prosecuting attorney.
The AG and the Secretary of State are state constitutional officers. They take an oath. The oath says they must obey the federal and state constitutions. The right to vote is our most important guaranteed right. All residents have the right to participate in the democratic process.
The AG and the Secretary of State are committed to helping all eligible residents vote. That means the November general election and every election after that.
Voter intimidation should be reported to the Michigan Department of Attorney General by email or by phone at 517-335-7659.
