August 4 Primary Election: What Changes Starting July 21

Michigan’s August 4 Primary Election is approaching, and two important changes begin after Monday, July 20.

Starting Tuesday, July 21, voters who need to register or update their voter registration address must do so in person at their city or township clerk’s office or satellite office with proof of residency.

July 21 is also the last day coalition partners recommend that most voters return an absentee ballot by mail. Starting July 22, voters are encouraged to return completed absentee ballots in person or through a secure drop box.

July 20 is the deadline to register online or by mail

Monday, July 20 is the last day to register to vote or update your voter registration address online or by mail for the August 4 Primary Election.

Online applications must be submitted by July 20. Mailed voter registration applications must be postmarked by July 20.

You can check your registration status, register online, or find your city or township clerk at mi.gov/vote.

Starting July 21, register in person with proof of residency

From Tuesday, July 21 through 8:00 PM on Election Day, August 4, voters must register or update their voter registration address in person at their city or township clerk’s office or satellite office.

You will need to complete a voter registration application and provide proof of residency.

Proof of residency is a paper or digital document that includes your name and the address where you currently live. Examples include:

• A Michigan driver’s license or state ID card
• A current utility bill
• A current bank statement
• A current paycheck
• A current government check
• Another current government document

A photo ID is not required to register. If you do not have one, you can sign an affidavit and still register.

Return absentee ballots as early as possible

For most voters, Tuesday, July 21 is the last day coalition partners recommend returning an absentee ballot by mail to avoid possible delays.

This is a recommended mailing date, not the legal ballot deadline.

Starting Wednesday, July 22, voters are encouraged to return completed absentee ballots:

• In person to their city or township clerk’s office or satellite office
• To a secure drop box in their city or township

Most absentee ballots must be received by the voter’s city or township clerk by 8:00 PM on Election Day, August 4, to be counted.

Visit mi.gov/vote and select “Your voter information” to find your clerk, locate a secure drop box, and track your absentee ballot.

Different deadline for military and overseas voters

Military and overseas voters returning their ballots by mail have a different deadline.

Their ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, August 4, and received by Monday, August 10, to be counted.

Statewide early voting begins July 25

Michigan’s statewide in-person early voting period begins Saturday, July 25 and continues through Sunday, August 2.

Every Michigan community must provide at least one assigned early voting site during the statewide early voting period. Your early voting location may be different from your Election Day polling place.

Visit mi.gov/vote to find your assigned early voting site, dates, and hours.

Make sure you are ready to vote

Check your registration now so you have time to make any necessary updates before July 20.

Visit mi.gov/vote to check your registration, find your clerk, locate an early voting site or secure drop box, track an absentee ballot, and review your voting information.

Visit michiganvoting.org/register-to-vote for additional information about registering to vote in Michigan.

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