LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Tomorrow is Election Day, and whereas many Michiganders have lengthy since forged their absentee ballots or voted early, there are nonetheless some who can be going to the polls tomorrow.
Verify in case you are registered to vote in Michigan or in case your voter registration is present right here.
Discover your polling place right here, even when you suppose you recognize the place it’s. It might transfer on Election Day.
You’ll be able to preview your poll right here.
Nonetheless not sure of what to do? Nonetheless have some questions? We’ll reply some continuously requested ones under. You’ll find extra data from the Michigan Division of State right here. Confer with your native clerk for any additional questions.
What if I am not registered to vote or my registration is not present?
In case you’re not registered or your voter registration is not present, you possibly can nonetheless register and vote on Election Day—although you could go to your native clerk’s workplace. Discover your native clerk right here.
To register to vote, you could fill out a voter registration software at your clerk’s workplace and supply proof of residency.
Acceptable proof of residency paperwork embody:
Michigan driver’s license, state ID, or U.S. Passport
A utility invoice
Insurance coverage paperwork (well being, automobile, house, and many others.)
A financial institution or bank card assertion
Monetary help or faculty enrollment paperwork
A lease settlement
A paycheck or different authorities verify
Different authorities doc
Different paperwork, akin to enterprise playing cards, packages or parcels acquired by mail, or a membership or membership card is not going to suffice as proof of residency.
To vote, it’s possible you’ll both request an absentee poll and vote at your clerk’s workplace or go to your polling place to vote if time permits. If you’re eligible to vote and in line on the clerk’s workplace by 8 p.m., you possibly can register to vote and forged an absentee poll.
What do I must carry to the polls?
If you don’t want to register to vote, all you might want to carry to the polls is a photograph ID if in case you have one. You don’t want to carry your voter registration card, however you possibly can consult with it for helpful data. In case you shouldn’t have a photograph ID, you possibly can nonetheless forged a poll however you could signal an affidavit saying you do not have one. Your poll will nonetheless be counted.
Acceptable types of picture ID embody:
Driver’s license or state ID card issued by Michigan or one other state
U.S. passport
Army picture ID card
Scholar picture ID card from an academic establishment
Tribal picture ID card
Native or county-issued authorities ID
Hid Pistol license
Michigan has an computerized voter registration legislation, that means that when a registered voter updates their voter registration handle, their driver’s license or state ID can also be up to date.
What can I put on or carry to the polls?
Michigan legislation forbids sporting or bringing election or campaign-related clothes or equipment to a polling place. Open carry and hid carry of firearms is allowed or not allowed relying in your polling place. See additional steerage right here.
What if I would like a trip to the polls?
Loads of nonpartisan organizations are providing free or discounted rides to the polls. Lyft and Uber are providing discounted rides to the polls on Election Day.
In Better Lansing, CATA, EATRAN, and Clinton Transit are providing systemwide free rides now on Election Day. Merely inform your driver that you will register or vote, and your trip is free. Extra particulars right here.
Discover extra particular data on get to the polls on Election Day right here.
What if I do not make it to the polls on Election Day?
If an emergency or different sudden circumstance occurs that stops you from reaching the polls, you possibly can request an emergency absentee poll. Your emergency should have occurred at a time that made it not possible to use for an everyday absentee poll, and you could submit your request in writing no later than 4 p.m. on Election Day.
Emergency circumstances could embody, however will not be restricted to:
A sudden sickness
A dying within the household
Being arrested
You’ll find extra data from the Michigan Division of State right here, and stick to 6 Information tomorrow on air and on-line for the newest on the election.
