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Links to all Elections & Voting FAQs

Links to all Elections & Voting FAQs

Here are all the voting FAQS on this website:

FAQ for Nov. 3, 2020:
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-5647_12539_102058---,00.html

Voting Early by Absentee Ballot FAQ:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/Early_Voting_FAQ_703273_7.pdf

Military Voting FAQ:
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-5647_12539_102563---,00.html

FAQ on Voting:
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8716-202476--,00.html

Elections and Voting FAQ:
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-5647_12539_29836---,00.html

Student Voting FAQ:
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8716_93658_102162-538201--,00.html

Democracy MVP FAQ:
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_11976_98803---,00.html

Guidance on hospitalized or quarantined voters FAQ 
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/MDOS_FAQ__Guidance_for_Quarantined_Voters_705906_7.pdf 

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  • Is a voter required to personally return their own absentee ballot or may another permitted individual do so on their behalf?
  • Can voters track when their absentee ballot is mailed and received?
  • Can eligible Michigan citizens who are quarantined or hospitalized register to vote in the Nov. 3 election online or by mail?
  • If a voter has a condition that makes it challenging for them to complete their absentee ballot independently, can another individual assist them in filling out their ballot on their behalf?
  • What is the guidance in the event of an emergency if a voter is hospitalized or forced to quarantine before they have the opportunity to vote?
  • How do I learn more about the Michigan Election canvassing process?
  • How can Michiganders overseas register to vote to participate in the national General Election this November?
  • How can registered Michigan voters serving in the military or living abroad request an absentee ballot?
  • How can registered Michigan voters overseas confirm they will receive an absentee ballot ahead of the Nov. 3 election?
  • Can military and overseas Michigan voters request an absentee ballot through the online application at Michigan.gov/Vote?
  • If a registered Michigan voter does not receive their absentee ballot in time while overseas, how can they ensure their vote is still tabulated in the November election?
  • How can military and overseas voters ensure their absentee ballot is received ahead of the Nov. 3 election?
  • Can military and overseas voters submit their ballots electronically?
  • Can an American citizen residing overseas register to vote in Michigan if they have never lived in the United States?
  • How is the Michigan Department of State ensuring the security of the absentee ballot process for Michigan voters abroad in addition to mitigating the risk for voter fraud?
  • When is the deadline to request an absentee ballot?
  • How can Michigan residents without a Michigan state ID card or driver's license register to vote?
  • When is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 election?
  • Can eligible citizens register to vote on Nov. 3 at a Secretary of State branch office?

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