Voter Eligibility
How old must you be to vote?
At least 18 years of age
What date is the Michigan General Election?
Tuesday, November 3rd
2028
What is absentee voting?
Absentee voting in Michigan allows eligible voters to receive, mark, and return a ballot without attending a polling place on Election Day. The process involves submitting an absentee ballot application, receiving a paper or secure electronic ballot, completing it, and returning it to the local clerk by the required deadline.
If you were not born in Michigan, can you still vote here?
Yes! As long as you register using a Michigan Address
Tuesday, August 4th (Tomorrow!)
Which election will determine Michigan's next governor?
The State General Election, scheduled in November 2026, will elect Michigan's next governor.
If you have a disability, can you receive assistance completing your absentee ballot?
Yes! Voters with a disability who require assistance in completing their absentee ballot application may receive assistance from another person, provided that the person assisting the voter is not the voter's employer, agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a union to which the voter belongs. The individual who provided the assistance must input their information in the provided space on the absentee ballot application.
Do you need to register every year to vote?
No! But it is a good idea to check your registration online, especially if you have switched where you have registered or if you can't remember.
Name one form of ID that can be used to verify your identity when voting.
- A driver's license or ID card
- US Passport
- Photo ID issued by Federal or State Government
- Military ID with Photo
- Tribal ID with Photo
What is the purpose of Primary Elections?
Primary elections play a crucial role in American democracy by determining which candidates will appear on the general election ballot. The primary election’s core purpose is to select a party’s most viable candidate to face opponents in November.
Name one way you can return your absentee ballot.
How many locations can you be registered in and vote in?
One place! However, you can switch your registration between places or update your address.
Name one form of paperwork that can be used to verify your residency when registering to vote.
Any of the following, if they have your full name and current address:
If you have a question about voting, who should you contact?
Your city clerk's office:
Kentwood City Clerk
4900 Breton Rd SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
(616) 554-0730
Do you have to provide a reason when requesting an absentee ballot?
No! Since Proposal 3 in 2018, voters may request and cast an absentee ballot without providing a reason.
When requesting your absentee ballot, you are also given the choice to be added to the Permanent Mail Ballot List, which will allow you to automatically receive an absentee ballot by mail for every election held in your city.
What is the required number of days you must reside in a city or township to be eligible to vote in their election?
30 days
When is the latest date you can register to vote in person?
You can register to vote and vote in person up until and on Election Day (8:00 pm) at your city or township clerk’s office.
If you live at Tamarisk Apartments, where do you go to cast your vote on election day (in-person)?
Precinct #9- GR Church
4525 Staufer Ave SE (on the corner of Bowen Blvd and Staufer Ave)
What is the latest date you can request an absentee ballot online?
14 days before the election.