Elections

Elections and voting

Disclosure and transparency

Filing for office and petition filing

Filing for Office and Petition Filing

2025 important dates

Special local primary elections will be held in some locations on Aug. 5

Optional early voting period up to Aug. 3

New voter registrations are required in person for August election July 22 – Aug. 5

Last day to register to vote by mail or online July 21

Absentee voter ballots available for voters June 26

Ombudsperson for voters with disabilities

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

Michigan.gov/Vote

Resources and information

New Michigan residents

Out-of-state and overseas residents

Language services

Accessibility and accommodations

Students

Military and veterans

Voter education

Clerks and election administrators

Boards and initiatives

Board of State Canvassers

Michigan Business United for Elections

Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission

Democracy MVP

Administrative rules

Current administrative rules

Current administrative rules
Pending administrative rules
Disqualification from Ballot Based Upon Contents of Affidavit of Identity

RIS form

Gifts Under the Lobby Act

RIS form

Electronic Voting Systems

RIS form

Conduct of Election Recounts

RIS form

Board of State Canvassers Procedures

RIS form

Electronic Return of Absent Voter Ballots by Eligible Voters

RIS form

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