It's National Voter Registration Day: Here's how and where to register to vote in Michigan
Are you registered to vote?
Today is National Voter Registration Day, a non-partisan civic holiday aimed at boosting voter turnout.
“We’re glad to have every major election official association backing the holiday to instill confidence in the voting process and help more Americans get registered for this record-breaking year,” said Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, co-chair of the holiday’s steering committee.
Since it was launched in 2012, organizers say it has helped register more than 5 million American voters.
Polling in Michigan shows the presidential race to be especially close and other races, including local ones, are on the ballot as well.
When is the deadline to register to vote in Michigan?
Some states have deadlines to register to vote but, in Michigan, you can register to vote up through Election Day, though it's best to register early to avoid delays.
Who is eligible to vote in Michigan?
To be eligible to vote in Michigan, you must be:
A U.S. citizen
A Michigan resident for at least 30 days by the time you vote
Be at least 17.5 years old, and be 18 by Election Day
Not currently serving a jail or prison sentence
How do I register to vote in Michigan?
Registration can be done online, by mail or in person at your local clerk's office or Secretary of State branch.
Not sure if you're registered? You can check online by punching in your name, address and the month and year of your birth.
Michigan election dates and deadlines
Voter registration deadline: In-person by Nov. 5 (Election Day), Oct. 21 by mail.
Deadline to request vote-by-mail ballots: 5 p.m. Nov. 1.
Early voting period for general election: Oct. 26-Nov. 3.
In-person absentee voting period: Sept. 26-Nov. 4.
Election Day: Nov. 5.
Arpan Lobo contributed.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: National Voter Registration Day: How to register in Michigan
