Election Day Voting Hours
7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. local time. A voter in line by 8:00 p.m. may vote.
Polling Place Lookup: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/
Absentee / mail-ballot
No excuse required. Apply online, by mail, or through the city/township clerk; voters may join the permanent mail ballot list. Online or mailed applications must reach the clerk by 5:00 p.m. Oct. 30, 2026. Apply in person at the clerk’s office through 4:00 p.m. Nov. 2. Voted ballots are due by 8:00 p.m. Election Day.
Early Voting
ID requirements
Photo ID is requested, but a registered voter who does not have it may sign an affidavit and vote a regular ballot. Accepted photo IDs include Michigan/other-state ID, government ID, passport, military, student, tribal, local ID, or concealed pistol license.
At least 9 consecutive days: Oct. 24–Nov. 1, 2026. Communities may offer additional days, including Nov. 2 beginning in 2026, and up to 29 total days. Sites and daily hours vary locally. For more information please visit: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting/early-in-person-voting