How to vote absentee in Michigan's Nov. 8 election
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Michigan voters can vote absentee now for the upcoming Nov. 8 general election.
All registered voters, except for those incarcerated, can vote absentee in any Michigan election without providing a reason.
Voters will elect the next governor, secretary of state, and attorney governor, and decide on several proposals, including abortion rights, term limits, and voting laws. You can see your full ballot here.
More: Proposals that will be on the Nov. 8 ballot
Ways to apply for an absentee ballot
You can apply for an absentee ballot online, by mail, or by visiting your city or township clerk's office.
Applying for an absentee ballot online
To apply online, you are required to provide your name, driver's license or ID number, date of birth, eye color, last four digits of your Social Security Number, and your mailing address. This information must match what is on your license or ID.
You must also verify that you are a U.S. citizen and authorize the Michigan Department of State to send the recorded digital signature from your license or ID to your local clerk with your application.
You can request an absentee ballot online or via mail until 5 p.m. Nov. 4, but it is recommended to request the ballot no later than Oct. 17 to ensure you receive it.
Applying for an absentee ballot by mail
To apply by mail, you fill out a Michigan Absent Voter Ballot Application and mail it or email a scanned copy to your city or township clerk.
As with the online application, you have until 5 p.m. Nov. 4 to request a ballot, but it is recommended to request the ballot no later than Oct. 17 to ensure you receive it.
If you aren't sure where to mail or drop off your ballot, find your clerk's office here.
Applying for an absentee ballot at the clerk's office
To request an absentee ballot in person, visit your city or township clerk's office to request a ballot or drop off your completed application.
If requesting an absentee ballot within 14 days of the election, you can visit the clerk’s office to request and complete absentee ballot anytime up to 4 p.m. the Monday before Election Day - by 4 p.m. Nov. 7.
Where to drop off absentee ballot
You have until 8 p.m. the day of the election, Nov. 8, to return your absentee ballot.
Ballots can be mailed to the clerk, put in a drop box, or brought to the clerk's office.
If mailing in the completed ballot, you are encouraged to mail it no later than Oct. 24 to ensure it makes it before the election.
Registered voters can find drop boxes for your city or township here by entering your name, birthday, and zip code, or by using your driver's license number and birthday.