LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — With two weeks to go until Election Day on November 8, more than 1.8 million absentee ballots have been requested by Michigan voters. And with this, nearly 772,000 absentee ballots have been submitted by Michiganders as well.
Voting officials say those who already have an absentee ballot should hand-deliver it as soon as possible to their clerk’s office to avoid postal delays.
They say also those who still need to register to vote must now do so in person at their clerk’s office, as online and mail registration is not permitted within 14 days of an election. Those registering in person may request, complete and submit an absentee ballot at the same time.
Voters can find their clerk’s office and ballot drop box locations at Michigan.gov/Vote. At the same site, they can track their absentee ballot to ensure it was received. All absentee ballot return envelopes must be signed by the voter with a signature matching the signature the clerk has with their voter registration. Ballots must be received by clerks by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
Those choosing to vote in person at their polling place on Election Day can do so from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. More information about absentee and in-person voting is available on-line at Michigan.gov/Vote.
