Michigan Absentee Ballots

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Michigan absentee ballot deadlines

In Person: Received at your city or township clerk’s office by 4 p.m. 1 day before Election Day (if already registered where you live); received by 8 p.m. on Election Day (if a new/updated registrant). If you request your absentee ballot on Election Day, you must vote the ballot in the clerk's office.
By Mail: Received by your city of township clerk by 5 p.m. the Friday before the election. There is no guarantee that a voter who submits their application by or close to this deadline will receive a ballot before Election Day. If it is within two weeks of Election Day, voters are strongly encouraged to request an absentee ballot in person.
Online: Received by 5 p.m. the Friday before the election. There is no guarantee that a voter who submits their application by or close to this deadline will receive a ballot before Election Day. If it is within two weeks of Election Day, voters are strongly encouraged to request an absentee ballot in person.

Voted ballots are due: For most voters, absentee ballots must be received by their city or township clerk by 8:00 p.m. local time on Election Day.

Any registered Michigan voter may apply for an absentee ballot and vote by mail.

Use our Absentee Ballot Tool to prepare your application.
If you're printing the form, sign and date the form. This is very important!
Return your completed application to your city or township clerk’s office as soon as possible. We'll provide the mailing address for you.
All city and township clerk’s offices will accept mailed or hand-delivered forms. They will also let you fax or email the application.
Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.
Please contact your city or township clerk’s office if you have any further questions about the exact process.

You can track your ballot directly with your state.

Once you receive the ballot, carefully read and follow the instructions.
Sign and date where indicated.
Mail your voted ballot back to the address indicated on the return envelope.
Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.