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UpdateMichiganMonday, November 2, 2026

Michigan allows same-day voter registration through Election Day

Reporting by
CBS News
“Michigan allows same-day voter registration. Here's how to make that happen.”, Monday, November 2, 2026
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What happened

Michigan law allows prospective voters to register in person during the two weeks before an election or on Election Day itself. Online and mail registrations must be submitted at least 15 days before the election. Registrants must bring proof of residency such as a Michigan driver's license, state ID, utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck to their local election clerk's office.1

Registrants must be at least 18, a U.S. citizen, and a Michigan resident for at least 30 days.1

What it means in Michigan

What Michigan voters need to register

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 today
  1. Sat, Oct 24 · passed
    Early voting begins
  2. Sun, Nov 1 · passed
    Early voting ends
  3. Mon, Nov 2 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  4. Tue, Nov 3 · today
    Election Day; Registration deadline; Mail ballots must arrive
  5. Tue, Nov 17 · 14 days
    County/Local certification
  6. Mon, Nov 23 · 20 days
    State certification

Every date in Michigan, and who certifies the election

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Sources

  1. CBS News, https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxPa2F4bEVOSXRtVi0yUHJwVkRmR0xyX1d6X2RUaG5vellLckpPQnN1ZkJkM1E2aGdMS2p0a1cyblFqdERubHoxdnFaSGlCaVJIWXNXV0JHRnhSdGdtdTNLaEZQc1M0RDBuZnJRcDItQU95Qmo3VVQtWDctZW5SM0Mzb0JySGRYNXcwbFk0SXZtTjA4QQ?oc=5 · Monday, November 2, 2026
  2. Vote.org, Michigan Election Center, https://www.vote.org/state/michigan/

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