GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. —
What are the key races in Michigan?
Michiganders will decide many key races for both federal and state governments in the general election. All 13 seats of Michigan's U.S. Congressional Representatives will be up for grabs in the election, along with one of Michigan's two U.S. Senate seats.
At the state level, all 110 of the seats in the Michigan House of Representatives are also up for grabs this election.
When do the polls open and close?
In-person voting on Election Day starts at 7 a.m. when the polls open and wraps up at 8 p.m. when the polls close on Tuesday, Nov. 5, in Michigan.
If you're in line by 8 p.m., you have the right to vote.
Same-day voter registration
In order to vote in the general election, you must be registered to vote in Michigan.
You can determine if you are already registered to vote in Michigan here. You can search for your voter registration information by name and birthday or by drivers license number.
If you are not registered to vote, you can register at your local clerk's office on Election Day.
How can I vote in the election in Michigan?
In Michigan, there are three ways to vote in any election: Early voting, absentee voting and in-person voting on Election Day.
Early voting wrapped up on Sunday, with high levels of turnout reported.
Absentee voting
Absentee ballots can be cast by mail, by drop box, at an early voting site or at a clerk's office.
If you plan on casting an absentee ballot, you should be aware of the following deadlines as listed on the Michigan Government's website:
- By Mail - Mailed absentee ballots must be received by a local clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots not received by this time will not be counted. Voters are encouraged to mail an absentee ballot at least two weeks before Election Day to avoid potential mailing delays. Military and overseas voter absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 6 days after the election.
- By Drop Box - Ballots must be inserted into a drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
- At A Clerk's Office - Absentee ballots must be received at a voter’s local clerk’s office by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
You can learn more about the absentee voting process, and where to find drop boxes here.
Where do I vote?
Your polling location depends on how you vote and your home address.
When voting in person on Election Day, you can find your polling location here.
When voting by absentee ballot at a drop box location, you can find a secure location here.
Where to find election results?
As soon as results begin to trickle into our newsroom once the polls close at 8 p.m., 13onyourside.com/elections is your hub for results.
Here's a complete list of Michigan county election clerk's websites where you'll find unofficial results on election night.