You can vote from home now! Request an absentee ballot online.
All registered voters in Michigan can now vote using what’s called an absentee ballot. You don’t need an excuse or a reason. You can vote by absentee ballot through the mail, without leaving your home. You can also go to your city or township clerk’s office or drop box to return your absentee ballot, which we recommend if you are returning a ballot within two weeks of election day, in order to avoid possible postal delays.
How do I apply for an absentee ballot?
Within two weeks of election day, to avoid possible postal delays, we recommend making your request in person at your local city or township clerk office. You’ll be able to fill out and submit your ballot while there.
- Online – Registered voters can request an absentee ballot online through our absentee voter request form before 5 p.m. the Friday before the election.
- Call your city or township clerk and ask that an application be mailed to you
- Download an application to return by mail or in person to your local city or township clerk
- In person at your local city or township clerk’s office
What are my other options for requesting an absentee ballot?
- Call your city or township clerk and ask that an application be mailed to you
- Download an application to return by mail or in person to your local clerk or township