Every eligible Michigan voter has civil rights that protect their access to the polls. To help voters understand these rights, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights has created a series of pocket guides that explain voting and civil rights protections in clear, factual terms. They are free to download and share. You can also request print copies in English, Spanish, Arabic, Bengali, and Mandarin Chinese.
For reliable, current information on elections in Michigan, including registration, deadlines, polling locations, and ballot details, please also visit Michigan.gov/Vote, the state’s official resource.
This is a nonpartisan education project. The Michigan Department of Civil Rights does not endorse candidates, parties, or ballot measures.
Download and share these free voting rights pocket guides.
You can request printed guides or an informational meeting to learn more.
Katie Adrianse
Communications Manager
AdrianseK@michigan.gov
616-409-1100
Voters can contact the Michigan Department of Civil Rights if they believe they have been discriminated against during the voting process. To file a complaint, call 800-482-3604 or visit the Public Portal.
Election Protection Hotlines can provide assistance in multiple languages:
Voters with disabilities can contact the Ombudsperson for Accessible Elections at 517-335-2730 or MDOS-ADAVoting@michigan.gov.
For the most reliable and current information on voter registration, dates and deadlines, polling places, and voting information, use the official state resource linked below.
Michigan.gov/Vote
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights’ mission is to eliminate unlawful discrimination through enforcement, education, engagement, and equity. This means we enforce civil rights laws related to voting and other public services, including the Elliott‑Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) and the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWDCRA).
The election process is administered by government agencies, and is therefore considered a public service, making it subject to these anti-discrimination laws. We are conducting this nonpartisan education initiative to promote voluntary compliance with Michigan’s civil rights laws that protect the right to vote without unlawful discrimination.
To accomplish this, we are providing factual information about voting civil rights in multiple languages and in accessible formats. We do not support or oppose any candidate, party, or ballot measure, and we do not urge anyone to vote or to abstain. Decisions about whether and how to participate belong to each individual. Learn more about your options at Michigan.gov/Vote.
