Information on absentee voting

You are entitled to vote absentee in any Michigan election for any of the following reasons:

• You are at least 60 years old
• You are unable to vote in person without assistance
• You expect to be out of town on election day
• You are in jail awaiting arraignment or trial
• You are unable to vote in person for religious reasons
• You are appointed to work as an election inspector at a polling place outside your precinct

Getting an absentee ballot

If any of those reasons apply to you, please apply for an absentee ballot. The easiest way is to use this form (PDF format). (If you can't see the form, you may need to install the free Adobe Reader application.) You can print it and fill it out by hand, or fill it out in Adobe Reader, and then print it. Then sign and date the form and mail it to your city or township clerk. To find out the address of your city or township clerk, visit this page from the State of Michigan.

Don't wait! Your local clerk has to receive the application no later than 2 p.m. the Saturday before the election. This year, the deadline is October 30.

Emergency absentee ballots

If an emergency occurs that prevents you from getting to the polls on election day, you can get an emergency absentee ballot. The application must be turned into your city or township clerk before 4 p.m. on election day. Contact your clerk's office for information if this is necessary.

Filling out the ballot

Once you receive your ballot, mail it back, or return it to your clerk's office no later than 8 p.m. on election day.

Pass it on!

Please let people know about absentee voting. Absentee voting helps to guarantee the fundamental right to vote, so if you have friends or family members that may be eligible, please encourage them to apply for a ballot.

Important dates

Links

• Absentee voting application
• Find your local clerk