Voting Information

Absentee Voting:

All registered voters in Michigan have the right to vote by mail using an absentee ballot delivered to their home. Voters can also request an absentee ballot directly from their local clerk’s office. Absentee ballots are available beginning 40 days prior to every election.

Michigan voters can now join the permanent absentee ballot list by checking a box on the application to receive an absentee ballot for every election.

You can also go to your city or township clerk’s office or drop box to return your absentee ballot, which we recommend you return a ballot within two weeks of election day, to avoid possible postal delays.

Visit michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting/absentee-voting for more information.

Who May Vote?

To be eligible to register to vote you must be:

• A Michigan resident (at the time you register) and a resident in the Mesick Consolidated Schools boundaries.

• A United States citizen.

• At least 18 years of age (when you vote).

• Not currently serving a sentence in jail or prison.

• You can register when you are 17.5 years old, but you can’t vote until you’re 18.

Proof of residency if registering within two weeks of Election: If you register within 14 days of Election Day, you must show proof of where you live. Documents must have your name and current address. You can show a digital copy of documents. Acceptable documents include:

• Michigan driver’s license or state ID

• Current utility bill

• Bank statement

• Paycheck or government check

• Other government document

Learn More

Go to mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/RegisterToVote for more information.