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Election Info
All qualified individuals are encouraged to register to vote and keep their voter registration address up-to-date. If you have a Michigan driver’s license or state ID, you may register to vote or update your information online here Version OptionsElection InfoHeadline. Otherwise, you can complete the paper voter registration application and return it to your local clerk. Please keep in mind, if you wait until the two-week period prior to an election, you must register to vote in person with your local clerk and provide proof of residency.
Michigan election law anticipates that not all voters will have picture ID. Voters who do not have acceptable picture ID or forgot to bring acceptable picture ID to the polls can vote like any other voter by signing an affidavit that will be on hand.
Upcoming Election Dates
Polling locations are open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on Election Day. Voters can visit https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index to find out where they vote and view their sample ballot.
Learn about Michigan Voter Registration
General Voter Info
- Online Voter Registration and Registration Update
- A Voter's Guide to Voting - in a Michigan Polling Place
- Polling Locations
- Polling Locations & Precinct Boundary Map (GIS)
- Polling Locations & Precinct Boundary Map (PDF)
- Where Do I Vote and Find My Sample Ballot General Voter Info? (or call 866-OURVOTE)
- A Guide to Voter Identification at the Polls
- Voter Equipment
Applications
- Voter Registration Application (PDF)
- Election Inspector Application (Online Form)
- Online Voter Registration Application
- Online Absentee Voter Application
- Automatic Application List
- Printable Absentee Ballot Application
Official Ballot Drop Box Locations
East Lansing voters can drop off their completed absentee ballots to four official ballot drop box locations in the community. The drop boxes are locked and checked daily by City Clerk staff. Absentee ballots must be returned to a drop box or one of the Clerk's office locations by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Drop box locations include:
- East Lansing City Hall (north lot), 410 Abbot Road
- East Lansing Department of Public Works, 1800 E. State Road
- MSU-CATA Transportation Center, 592 N. Shaw Lane
- East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road