Michigan

Student-friendly residencyNo-excuse absentee

Next election

Michigan State Primary

Aug 4, 2026

days away

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Registering to vote in Michigan — deadlines straight from our data

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Upcoming elections

PrimaryMI12 days away

Aug 4, 2026

Statewide primary. Michigan automatically mails an absentee ballot application to all registered voters.

GovernorU.S. SenateU.S. HouseState Legislature

For students: U Michigan, Michigan State, Wayne State students — you can register and vote at your campus address with same-day registration.

Jul 20, 2026

Absentee by

Aug 3, 2026

GeneralMI103 days away

Nov 3, 2026

General election for all statewide offices. Two citizen-initiated ballot measures.

GovernorU.S. SenateAttorney GeneralU.S. HouseState Legislature

On the ballot

Proposal 1: Independent Redistricting Expansion
Extends the independent redistricting commission's authority to school district and county boundaries.
Proposal 2: Paid Sick Leave Floor
Establishes a minimum of 72 hours paid sick leave per year for all Michigan workers.

Oct 19, 2026 (88d)

Absentee by

Nov 2, 2026