Voting 101

Voting is one of the key freedoms of American life. No matter what you believe in, or whom you support, it is important to exercise your right to vote. Here are few resources to get you started.

get registered

In order to vote in Michigan, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old by election day, and a resident of the city or township in which you register. Eligible citizens may become registered to vote in a variety of ways, at any time through and including Election Day. For a step-by-step guide to registering visit the Secretary of State’s website.

You can obtain a voter registration application and/or register at any of the following: any Secretary of State branch office; your county, city, or township clerk's office; offices of several state agencies; and military recruitment centers.

Download a voter registration form HERE.

Get Informed

The LWV on-line Voter Guide, VOTE411, provides voters the opportunity to learn about national, state, county and local candidates.  Information about ballot proposals and other election information is part of the Guide too.   Print copies of the League's Voter Guide will be available in early October for select elections. Contact the League for your copy. 

GEt to The Polls

Election Dates in 2025: May 6, Primary TBD, November 4

To confirm your registration and find out where your precinct is, visit the Michigan Voter Information Center.         

Absent Voter Ballots are available to all registered voters for all elections. They provide a convenient method for casting a ballot when a voter is unable to attend the polls on election day. For more information about voting by absentee ballot, please click HERE.

Michigan voters have the right to cast a ballot early and in person at an early voting site before Election Day for all statewide and federal elections. Voters can look up their assigned early voting site(s) up to 60 days prior to Election Day at Michigan.gov/Vote.