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What do I need to vote in Michigan? How to check the registry

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What do I need to vote in Michigan? How to check the registry

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Election day is Tuesday, November 5th. While millions of Michigan voters have already cast their ballots thanks to mail-in voting and the early voting deadline that ended Sunday, many more Michiganders will flock to the polls later Tuesday.

If you're one of those voters, here's what you need to know, including how to check your voter registration status, what to bring to the polls, and more.

Am I registered to vote in Michigan?

If you are unsure whether you are already registered to vote, you can check your registration status online at michigan.gov/vote.

Can I still register to vote in Michigan on Election Day?

Yes. In Michigan, you can register to vote at your local clerk's office with proof of residency until the polls close on Election Day. If you are unsure whether you are already registered to vote, you can check your registration status at michigan.gov/vote. You will also find the address of your local clerk's office there.

Who is eligible to vote in Michigan?

To register to vote in Michigan, you must:

  • A US citizen
  • Be a resident of Michigan for at least 30 days at the time you vote
  • Be at least 17.5 years old and 18 years old on election day
  • Is not currently serving any jail or prison sentence

You must provide proof of residency within 14 days of an election (including on election day itself). This may include:

  • Your Michigan driver's license or state ID card
  • A current electricity bill
  • A bank statement
  • A paycheck or a government check
  • Another government document

You can register to vote, request and return a mail-in ballot at your local office on Election Day itself.

When do polls open in Michigan?

Polls in Michigan are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. If you're in line at 8 p.m., you're still allowed to vote.

What can I expect from the elections?

Once you have arrived at the polling stations, you will be asked to report to the poll workers on site. Election staff will provide you with a ballot or other voting option if additional accommodations are required.

You will be asked to show photo ID in order to vote. If you don't have ID, you can still vote. You will be asked to sign an identity verification form.

Here is a list of valid photo IDs, according to the Michigan Secretary of State's Office:

  • Michigan driver's license or state ID card (may be expired)
  • Driver's license or state ID card issued by another state
  • Photo ID issued by the federal, state or local government
  • US passport
  • Military photo ID
  • Photo ID from an educational institution
  • Tribal photo ID

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Where can I find my local polling station?

You can find your voting precinct by visiting the Michigan Voter Information Center at michigan.gov/vote. There you can enter your address and the site will show you your polling station.

On election day, voting in person must take place at the polling station assigned to you. In larger cities and towns there are usually several polling stations. So make sure you get to the right polling station.

Want to learn more about this year's elections in Michigan? Check out our voter guide, subscribe to our election newsletter and share your thoughts in a letter to the editor at any time.

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