Michigan Election: Key Dates and Voter Information

Michigan Primary Election

Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2022

The Michigan Primary Election is the first step in the process of electing candidates for the general election in November. In the primary election, voters will choose candidates for various elected offices, including governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, and members of the state legislature.

To be eligible to vote in the Michigan Primary Election, you must be a registered voter. You can register to vote online, by mail, or in person at your local clerk's office. The deadline to register to vote in the Michigan Primary Election is Monday, July 18, 2022.

Michigan General Election

Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2022

The Michigan General Election is the final step in the process of electing candidates for state office. In the general election, voters will choose candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, and members of the state legislature.

To be eligible to vote in the Michigan General Election, you must be a registered voter. You can register to vote online, by mail, or in person at your local clerk's office. The deadline to register to vote in the Michigan General Election is Monday, October 24, 2022.

Key Deadlines

* **July 18, 2022:** Deadline to register to vote in the Michigan Primary Election * **August 2, 2022:** Michigan Primary Election * **October 24, 2022:** Deadline to register to vote in the Michigan General Election * **November 8, 2022:** Michigan General Election

Voter Information

* **Check your voter registration status:** You can check your voter registration status online at the Michigan Voter Information Center website. * **Find your polling place:** You can find your polling place online at the Michigan Voter Information Center website. * **Request an absentee ballot:** You can request an absentee ballot online at the Michigan Voter Information Center website. * **Vote early:** You can vote early in person at your local clerk's office. Early voting begins on Monday, September 26, 2022. * **Get involved in the election:** There are many ways to get involved in the election, such as volunteering for a candidate or campaign, donating to a candidate or campaign, or attending a political rally or debate.

Additional Resources

* Michigan Voter Information Center: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/ * Michigan Secretary of State: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/ * Michigan Department of State Bureau of Elections: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/bureaus/elections/