Your 2024 Michigan Voter Guide: Essential Dates, Deadlines, and Voting Information

Michigan voters, it’s time to gear up for the 2024 elections. Our primary election is set for August 6th, and the general election will follow on November 5th. As we prepare to elect a new U.S. senator, 13 members of the U.S. House, 110 state House members, and decide our 15 Electoral College votes for the presidency, it’s crucial to understand the steps and deadlines involved. Key Dates and Deadlines: Republican National Convention: July 15-18, Milwaukee Voter Registration Deadline for Primary: July 22 (mail or online) In-Person Registration: Through Election Day at your local clerk’s office Early Voting for Primary: July 27 – August 4 Absentee Ballot Processing Begins: July 29 (cities/townships with populations over 5,000) Primary Election Day: August 6 (Polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.) County Canvassers Begin Canvass: August 8 Democratic National Convention: August 19-22, Chicago County Canvassers Complete Canvass: August 20 State Canvassers Complete Canvass: August 26 Early Voting for General Election Begins: October 6 (optional) In-Person Registration with Proof of Residency: October 22 – Election Day Mandatory Early Voting for General Election: October 24 – November 3 General Election Day: November 5 (Polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.) County Canvassers Begin Canvass: November...