LANSING, Mich. — Starting Thursday, you can officially cast your absentee ballot in Michigan's upcoming presidential primary.
Legislation passed at the beginning of 2023 moved Michigan's presidential primary election from March 10 to Feb. 27.
Michigan's absentee voting begins 40 days before election days, with the first election of the year being the presidential primary.
Absentee ballots can be cast by mail, by drop box, at an early voting site or at a clerk's office.
You can learn more about the absentee voting process, where to find drop boxes here.
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 An Early Voting Site - Voters may submit an absentee ballot at an early voting site up until the Sunday before Election Day.
- 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.
Absentee voting is only available for the presidential primary right now. Absentee voting in other elections this year will begin on the following dates:
- May 2024 Election - Thursday, March 28, 2024
- August 2024 Primary - Thursday, June 27, 2024
- November 2024 Election - Thursday, Sep. 26, 2024
Early voting for the presidential primary begins as early as Sunday, Jan. 28 in some communities. All polling locations must be open for early voting nine days prior to any election. You can find polling locations for early voting here.
Election day is on Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
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