National system maintenance

Because of national system maintenance by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), driver’s license/ID transactions won’t be able to be completed online or at self-service stations from 8 p.m. Saturday, June 6, through 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7. Vehicle transactions will still be available.

Scam alert

The Michigan Department of State / Secretary of State will never ask people to send money or personal information via text message, email or QR code. Please contact the Michigan Department of Attorney General for more information on how to identify scams and to file a complaint.

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How to vote in Michigan

How to vote in Michigan

Important election dates

An election was held:

May 5, 2026

Election results

Election results by county

Upcoming election:

Aug. 4, 2026

MOVE deadline June 20, 2026
AV ballots available for voters June 25, 2026
Constitutionally-mandated early voting period: July 24-Aug. 2, 2026
Last day to register to vote by mail or online July 20, 2026
New voter registrations are required in person for August election July 21-Aug. 4, 2026

Future election:

Nov. 3, 2026

MOVE deadline Sep. 19, 2026
AV ballots available for voters Sep. 24, 2026
Constitutionally-mandated early voting period: Oct. 24-Nov. 1, 2026
Last day to register to vote by mail or online Oct. 19, 2026
New voter registrations are required in person for November election Oct. 19-Nov. 3, 2026

Information for voters

Register to vote

Early in-person voting

Absentee voting

Vote in-person on Election Day

Resources for voters

First-time voters

Military and overseas voters

Students

Voters with disabilities

Voter language accessibility

Michigan Voting Dashboard

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