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1. Who is Eligible for an Absentee Ballot?

Due to the passage of the statewide ballot proposal 18-3 in November 2018, all eligible and registered voters in Michigan may now request an absent voter ballot without providing a reason and/or be place on a permanent absentee voter list.

2. What is the Deadline to Request An Absentee Ballot?

Requests to have an absent voter ballot mailed to you must be received by the Clerk’s Office no later than 5 p.m. the Friday before the election. You may request and vote an absentee ballot in person no later than 4 p.m. the Monday before the election.

3. Can I Get an Emergency Ballot?

If an emergency, such as a sudden illness or family death prevents you from reaching the polls on election day, you may request an emergency absent voter ballot. Requests for an emergency ballot must be submitted after the deadline for regular absent voter ballots has passed but before 4 p.m. on election day. The emergency must have occurred at a time which made it impossible for you to apply for a regular absent voter ballot. Please contact the Clerk’s office for more information about emergency absent voter ballots.