VOTER INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL VOTER FAQ

“Do I need ID to register to vote?”

●       ID REQUESTED. First-time registrants are requested to provide a Michigan Driver's License or Non-Driver State ID Number, or the last four digits of their social security number. If a voter has has never been issued any of these then they are requested to provide a COPY of a current and valid photo identification (such as a driver license or personal ID card) or a COPY of a paycheck stub, utility bill, bank statement, or a government document which lists your name and address. If a voter does not provide the request ID they may still register to vote but MUST vote in person on Election Day.

“Can I register to vote online?”

●       NO.

“Can I register to vote on Election Day?”

●       NO. There is NO “Election Day” (aka “Same-Day”) Registration available.

“Can I download, print and mail, or hand deliver, a Voter Registration form?”

●       YES. | https://michigan.gov/documents/MIVoterRegistration_97046_7.pdf

“How do I update my voter registration?”

●       Submit a new form in-person or by mail (Link above)

●       Online. (ID required)

https://onlineservices.michigan.gov/ExpressSOS/CustomerManagement/EligibilityRequirements

“I have a felony conviction, can I register and vote?”

●       YES. Voting rights are automatically restored upon release. Voters MUST re-register. Voters may register if they are on parole/probation or awaiting trial.

http://michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-29836-202492--F,00.html

“I moved within Michigan, but didn’t update my voter registration.”

●       NEW Address, but SAME polling place - Voter can vote a regular ballot after confirming their new address.

●       NEW Address in SAME City or Township, but NEW polling place - Voters can vote at their OLD polling place after filling out a written transfer of registration request.

●       New City, Township, County within 60 days of the Election - Voters can vote at their OLD polling place after confirming in writing that they have moved.

●       Voters who have questions about where they should go should should contact their County Clerk’s Office - https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/MVIC/clerksearch.aspx

“I’m a college student from out-of-state, can I register?”

●       YES. You would use your MI residence address.

●       For more info - http://campusvoteproject.org/Michigan

“I’m active military/overseas, can I register?”

●       YES. https://fvap.gov/michigan

Have voter registration questions?

●       Call your County Clerk - https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/MVIC/clerksearch.aspx

ABSENTEE VOTING

“When are absentee ballots available?”

●       Voters can apply any time 75 days before the Election.

“Who can vote an absentee ballot?”

●       ONLY qualified voters may apply. Voters can check if they qualify by:

○       Contacting their County Clerk https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/MVIC/clerksearch.aspx

○       Check the Michigan state website https://websitehttps://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8716_8728-21037--,00.html

“Can I download, print and mail an Absentee Ballot application?”

●       YES. - https://michigan.gov/documents/AbsentVoterBallot_105377_7.pdf

Absentee Ballot Application Deadline

●       By Mail: 2:00pm Saturday, November 3, 2018

●       In-person: 4:00pm Monday, November 5, 2018 (MUST BE VOTED AT SAME TIME)

Emergency Absentee Ballot Applications

●       Who | ONLY registered voters with a sudden illness, or family emergency occuring after the Absentee Ballot Deadline - http://michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8716_8728-34991--,00.html

●       Deadline | 4:00pm Tuesday, November 6, 2018

●       How | Contact your County Clerk - https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/MVIC/clerksearch.aspx

How to Vote an Absentee Ballot

●       Mail it in with the envelope provided

●       Hand-deliver it to your County Clerk’s Office

●       Apply and vote at your County Clerk’s Office (in-person absentee voting)

https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/MVIC/clerksearch.aspx

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

●       Received by: 8:00pm Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the County Clerk’s Office

●       In-person absentee voting: 4:00pm Monday, November 5, 2018

“Can someone deliver my absentee ballot application/absentee ballot for me?”

●       YES. A family member residing in the same residence as the voter, or someone the voter designates on the application form.

“I lost my ballot, can I get a replacement?”

●       The most effective method is to contact your County Clerk by phone or in-person to request a new one. - https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/MVIC/clerksearch.aspx

“Can I check the status of my absentee ballot?”

●       YES. https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/MVIC/

EARLY VOTING

NO. There is no in-person early voting in Michigan.

●       EXCEPTION: Absentee Voters. Please see “ABSENTEE VOTING” for more information.

Can I get a sample ballot?

●       YES. https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/MVIC/

ELECTION DAY

ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 6, 2018

When can I vote?

●       Polls are open from 7:00am to 8:00pm (Eastern Time Zone)

●       If you are in line after 8:00pm you CAN STILL VOTE. Do not get out of line.

Where do I vote?

●       Am I in State Senate District MI-13? - http://mcgi.state.mi.us/districtlocator

●       Find your polling place - https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/MVIC/votersearch.aspx

Is VOTER ID required to vote?

●       YES.

○       Voters are REQUIRED to show Photo ID from a list of approved IDs. For more info - https://michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8716-178123--,00.html

○       Voters who are unable to show the REQUIRED ID may still vote after signing an affidavit that they do NOT possess the required ID

https://michigan.gov/documents/sos/Affidavit_of_Voter_in_Posession_209344_7.pdf

Provisional Ballots (if your name is NOT on the registration list)

●       Voters who cannot satisfy the Residency or Identification requirement when their name is NOT on the registration list can vote a Provisional Ballot. http://michigan.gov/documents/Fed_ID_Req_Notice_New_95240_7.pdf

●       For the ballot to count, voter must show in-person, or fax/mail a copy of the required ID to their County Clerk by Monday, November 12, 2018

Accessible Voting

●       For more info - http://michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8716_8728-27710--,00.html

Voter Protection

●       ELECTION PROTECTION HOTLINE

○       English | 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)

○       Spanish | 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682)

○       Multiple Asian languages | 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)

●       DEPT. OF JUSTICE VOTING RIGHTS HOTLINE | 1-800-253-3931

Are there rides to the polls?

●       Find out more information at https://carpoolvote.com/

●       Lyft is offering free or discounted rides to the polls on election day.

Have voting or election day questions?

Call your election officials- https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/MVIC/clerksearch.aspx