2026 Michigan Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Michigan, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in Michigan

NOV03

2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting: October 24, 2026 – November 1, 2026; Michigan requires at least 10 consecutive days of in-person early voting ending the Sunday before Election Day.

Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)

Voter registration deadline: October 19, 2026; Mail registration closes 15 days before the election, but Michigan allows same-day registration in person through Election Day.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed): November 3, 2026; No excuse is required; absent voter ballot applications can be submitted up until the Friday before Election Day in person.
Mail ballot return: Must be received by November 3, 2026; Absentee ballots must be received by the local clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Michigan's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

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In-person early voting
July 25, 2026 – August 2, 2026
Michigan requires at least 10 consecutive days of in-person early voting ending the Sunday before Election Day.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
July 20, 2026
Mail registration closes 15 days before the election, but Michigan allows same-day registration in person through Election Day.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
August 4, 2026
No excuse is required; absent voter ballot applications can be submitted up until the Friday before Election Day in person.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by August 4, 2026
Absentee ballots must be received by the local clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
22 days away
General Election
NOV03
2026Tuesday
In-person early voting
October 24, 2026 – November 1, 2026
Michigan requires at least 10 consecutive days of in-person early voting ending the Sunday before Election Day.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 19, 2026
Mail registration closes 15 days before the election, but Michigan allows same-day registration in person through Election Day.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
November 3, 2026
No excuse is required; absent voter ballot applications can be submitted up until the Friday before Election Day in person.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Absentee ballots must be received by the local clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

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