Upcoming Elections
There are no statewide elections in Michigan in 2021
There are municipal elections in Detroit and state senate elections in district 8 and district 28 in 2021.
Election Rules
Voter Registration Deadline: 15 days before Election Day in-person, online, or by mail, or Election Day registration if voting in-person
Early voting in Michigan runs from 45 days before the election until the day before Election Day.
Restoration of Voting Rights After Felony Convictions: The right to vote is automatically restored for felons upon their release from incarceration.
ID Requirements for Voting: Photo ID is requested, if an ID is not shown a voter must sign an affidavit affirming their identity.
Absentee Voting: Mail-in ballots will be sent automatically to all registered voters for the November 3rd general elections. Any registered Michigan voter can request an absentee ballot. Voters can download the application online and must submit it to the city or township clerk by mail at least 4 days prior to the election, or in-person or by email at least 1 day prior. Download the application here.
Gender Gaps in Representation
Michigan ranks 13th in the country for women’s representation in the State Legislature.
Michigan Congressional Delegation
Michigan State Legislature
Voter Turnout
Michigan had higher voter turnout than the United States overall for both men and women in the 2016 elections.
Percent Voter Turnout by Gender
Percent Voter Turnout by Race
Other races not shown due to population size
