Early voting began in Michigan for the November 2026 election

What voters need to know about the early voting period that started statewide.

Reporting by

Detroit Free Press

“Early voting for Michigan's November election set to start”, Saturday, October 24, 2026

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What happened

A 2022 ballot initiative requires municipalities to hold at least nine days of early voting, with locations open at least eight hours daily.¹

at least 9 days

of early voting required by the 2022 ballot initiative¹

at least 8 hours daily

that early voting locations must be open¹

up to 29 days

of early voting communities may offer¹

What it means in Michigan

What this means for Michigan voters

Early voting runs from Saturday October 24 through Sunday November 1, 2026.² Voters can register in person at their city or township clerk's office up to 8 p.m. on Election Day, and online or by mail by Monday October 19, 2026.²

Key dates in Michigan

Election Day in 6 days

Sat, Oct 24 · passed
Early voting begins
Sun, Nov 1 · 4 days
Early voting ends
Mon, Nov 2 · 5 days
Last day for mail ballot applications
Tue, Nov 3 · 6 days
Election Day; Registration deadline; Mail ballots must arrive
Tue, Nov 17 · 20 days
County/Local certification
Mon, Nov 23 · 26 days
State certification

Every date in Michigan, and who certifies the election

The answers behind this

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