Where to vote in Michigan, how to track your ballot, and more to know on Election Day 2024
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Election Day is finally here. Millions of Michiganders have already cast ballots for the next president, and those who haven't will be headed to the polls today to decide on the tight race.
Still need to vote? Here's everything to know for Election Day:
Where to vote in Michigan
The polls will be open in Michigan until 8 p.m. Nov. 5.
How to get to the polls in Michigan
SMART Bus
SMART is offering free bus rides in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties on Election Day.
Fixed route buses, connector services, ADA paratransit, and SMART Flex will all be free from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Nov. 5.
Lyft
Rideshare service Lyft is offering 50% off Election Day rides, up to $10 off.
Use promo code VOTE24 to apply the discount.
Uber
Uber is also offering 50% off rides, up to $10 off. To use the Uber discount, passengers must use the app to locate their polling place and request a ride.
How to view a sample ballot
All Michigan voters will decide on the next president, along with who will assume Debbie Stabenow’s seat in the U.S. Senate.
Beyond those two races that include everyone, voters will participate in numerous local elections, as well. For instance, residents in Oakland County are deciding on a park mileage that they can preview before voting.
Visit this link and then enter the election (State General - 11/5/2024), your county, your jurisdiction, and your precinct to see the exact ballot you will use to vote.
What's on my ballot for the November election in Michigan?
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Michigan voters will decide on the next President. Here's what's on your ballot and how to preview yours.
Absentee voting on Election Day
If you still haven't returned your absentee ballot, you can also bring it to your polling place, put it in a drop box, or return it to your clerk until 8 p.m.
Here's how to track your absentee ballot.
Spoiling an absentee ballot
Voters who have already submitted their ballot cannot change their vote. However, voters have the option to spoil their unsubmitted absentee ballots at their polling place. Bring your ballot with you when you go to vote and let the poll workers know that you would like to spoil the ballot and vote in person.
Voters who have not submitted their absentee ballot but do not have it to return will be required to sign a statement confirming that the ballot was lost or destroyed.
Election 2024: Can you change your vote in Michigan?
Michigan voters who have voted already, either absentee or during in-person early voting, are not able to change their vote. However, there is a caveat - if you requested an absentee ballot but never submitted it to your clerk, you are able to spoil it and vote in person.
How many people have already voted
Heading into Election Day, nearly 46% of registered Michigan voters have cast their ballots.
Though it is Election Day, Michigan voters have already been casting their ballots for weeks.
According to data from the state, more than 2.1 million of the more than 2.3 million voters who requested absentee ballots have returned those ballots. Also, more than 1.2 million people voted early.
Michigan Election Results: Races to watch closely
The 2024 Michigan Election races to watch include the President, Senate, and. several U.S. House seats.
How to see results
FOX 2 will be tracking election results here as soon as the polls close.
You can also watch live Election Night coverage here or on our FOX LOCAL app, available for free on your phone and smart TV.
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