All registered voters in Michigan can vote before Election Day using what’s called an absent voter (or absentee) ballot. You can vote by absentee ballot through the mail, without leaving your home.
You can submit an application for an absentee ballot online, through the mail, or in person at your local clerk’s office.
After voting, you can then return your absentee ballot at your local clerk’s office, your city or township’s secure drop box, or in your early voting site or election day polling place.
TIP: Use a secure drop box or a polling place if you are returning a ballot within two weeks of election day, in order to avoid possible postal delays.
Online and mail requests for an absentee ballot must be received by your township or city clerk no later than 5 p.m. the Friday before the election. If you’re already registered at your current address, you can request an absent voter ballot in person at your clerk’s office anytime up to 4 p.m. on the day prior to the election.
If you’re registering to vote or updating your address by appearing at your clerk’s office on Election Day, you can request an absent voter ballot at the same time you register. If you request your AV ballot the day before the election or on Election Day, you must vote the ballot in the clerk’s office.
Track Your Ballot
All registered voters can track their ballot by looking up their information in the voter information section of this website.