Absentee Voting
Who can vote by mail in Michigan?
Every registered voter
What is the voter protection hotline number?
1-833-MIVOTES
1-833-648-6837
When is the last day you can register to vote in-person?
November 3rd
What are some benefits to voting by mail?
Don't risk getting COVID
Less crowded polling places
You don't have to leave the house
You can track your ballot
What is the #1 reason absentee ballots end up not getting counted?
Ballots are not received on time (8pm on Election Day)
There are two ways to register to vote without having to go somewhere in-person. What are they?
Mail and online
When did early voting in Michigan start?
September 19th
How can you track your ballot online?
When is the last day to register to vote by mail and online?
October 19th
If you're voting by mail, the voter registration form must be postmarked by October 19th.
How many ways can you turn in your absentee ballot?
4
1. Mail it to your clerk
2. Email it to your clerk (Make sure your signature is visible)
3. Hand deliver to the clerks office
4. Drop it off at one of the drop-box location
Who holds clerks accountable on Election Day to make sure all ballots are counted?
Volunteer observers from both political parties
What is the only way to register to vote between October 20th and Election Day?
In-person at a clerk's office (will require proof of residency)
When does your ballot need to be received to be counted?
8p.m. on November 3rd
Oregon has an entirely absentee voting system in place. Since 2000, over 100 million ballots have been cast across various elections in the state. How many cases of voter fraud have there been during this time?
495 (0.0000001% of all ballots cast)
What documents constitute proof of residency?
Driver's license (or another form of state ID)
Utility bill
Bank statement
Paycheck or government check
Other government document