Voter Information

“The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.”

— John Lewis, 2019

Who can vote?​

Most people who will be 18 or older on Election Day can vote if they have registered to vote.

You can register to vote in Michigan if:

  1. You are a U.S. citizen.

  2. You have been a resident of a city or township in Michigan for at least 30 days (or will be by Election Day).

  3. You are at least 17 and a half years old.

  4. You are not currently serving a sentence in jail or prison.

People with a guardian can register to vote if they meet the requirements listed above.

How do I register to vote?

If it's more than 14 days before Election Day, there are many ways to register to vote in the next election.

-IN PERSON: You can register to vote in person at any of these places:

  1. Any Secretary of State branch office.

  2. Your city, township, or county clerk’s office.

  3. Any state agency that provides public assistance or services to people with disabilities.

  4. Any Armed Forces recruitment office.

  5. A voter-registration drive.

​ -ONLINE: You can register to vote online at mi.gov/vote. Click on “Register to vote online.” (To register online, you must have a valid Michigan driver’s license or state ID.)

-BY MAIL: You can print an application, complete it, and mail it in. Get an application online at mi.gov/vote. Click on “Voter forms and publications.”

Starting 14 days before Election Day (even up to 8 p.m. on Election Day), you can still register and vote in an upcoming election. To do this, visit your city or township clerk’s office, complete a registration application, and provide proof of residency.

Information above is from the following sources:
- MichiganVoting.org
- Michigan Secretary of State
- Kalamazoo County - Office of the County Clerk/Register of Deeds

How do I vote by mail (Absentee Voting)?

All registered voters in Michigan have the right to vote by mail using an absentee ballot delivered to their home. Learn more here.

What is Early In-person voting?

With the passage of Michigan Proposal 2022-2, voters are guaranteed access to 9 days of early, in-person voting. In Kalamazoo County, election administrators host multiple Early Voting Locations. Learn more here.