Voter resources
Dates, clerks, and ballots — without the 2024 leftovers.
The live site still carries 2024 voter-guide and Supreme Court pages. This page is the clerk-and-calendar utility. The printed November 3 card belongs on the voter guide — that’s where the QR should go.
73 days
until Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Polls 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Michigan allows same-day registration at your clerk’s office with proof of residency. We link to official sources rather than restating the law.
Calendar
Civic dates compiled August 22, 2026 from Michigan SOS / MVIC explainers. Verify on michigan.gov/sos before printing.
Sep 17, 2026
Lincoln Day Dinner
Party event — not an election deadline.
Sep 24, 2026
Early in-person absentee voting begins
At your city or township clerk. Verify official dates. Verify official dates.
Oct 19, 2026
Last day to register online or by mail
After this, register in person at your clerk. Verify official dates. Verify official dates.
Oct 30, 2026
Mail absentee request deadline (5 p.m.)
To receive a ballot by mail. Verify official dates. Verify official dates.
Nov 2, 2026
Last day for in-person absentee at clerk
Typically 4 p.m. if already registered. Verify official dates. Verify official dates.
Nov 3, 2026
General Election Day
Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Same-day registration available at the clerk. Verify official dates.
Official links
- Michigan Voter Information Center Registration, polling place, sample ballot, your clerk.
- Register to vote (online) Online / mail deadline for November 3 is listed as October 19, 2026. Verify.
- Absentee ballot application No-excuse absentee. Apply online or at your clerk.
- Newaygo County Clerk — elections Jason VanderStelt, County Clerk. Results and local election info.
- Find your clerk City or township clerk is who you see for in-person registration and absentee.