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    When do polls open in Michigan on Election Day?

    Caradoc Wyn Posted on

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    Election day is Tuesday, November 5th.

    Millions of voters in Michigan have already cast their votes, whether by absentee ballot or early voting. But many more will go to the polls on Tuesday to decide the presidential election, a vacant U.S. Senate seat and other elections. If you are not registered to vote, you can still register and cast your vote before the polls close on Tuesday.

    Here’s what you need to know about Michigan election hours, where to find your local polling place, and more.

    When do polls open in Michigan?

    Polls in Michigan are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. If you’re in line at 8 p.m., you’re still allowed to vote.

    Where can I find my local polling station?

    You can find your voting precinct by visiting the Michigan Voter Information Center at michigan.gov/vote. There you can enter your address and the site will show you your polling station.

    On election day, voting in person must take place at the polling station assigned to you. In larger cities and towns there are usually several polling stations. So make sure you get to the right polling station.

    What do I need to vote in Michigan?

    You will be asked to show photo ID in order to vote. If you don’t have ID, you can still vote. You will be asked to sign an identity verification form.

    Here is a list of valid photo IDs, according to the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office:

    • Michigan driver’s license or state ID card (may be expired)
    • Driver’s license or state ID card issued by another state
    • Photo ID issued by the federal, state or local government
    • US passport
    • Military photo ID
    • Photo ID from an educational institution
    • Tribal photo ID

    Am I registered to vote in Michigan?

    Visit the state’s voter information website, michigan.gov/vote, and click “Am I registered?” Once on that website, you can enter your first and last name, month and year of birth, and zip code to verify. whether you are registered to vote. Or you can enter your driver’s license number and month and year of birth to confirm your registration status.

    What’s on my ballot?

    Michigan voters will cast their ballots in the US presidential race between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. They will also vote on the race for the open U.S. Senate seat between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers, as well as Michigan’s 13 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. There are also races for the House of Representatives, the Michigan Supreme Court, the Board of Education, several University Board seats and more.

    To see exactly what’s on your Michigan ballot, visit michigan.gov/vote and click “What’s on the Ballot” under “Your Voter Information.”

    To get to know the candidates running, visit freep.com/voterguide.

    Want to learn more about this year’s elections in Michigan? Check out our voter guide, subscribe to our election newsletter and share your thoughts in a letter to the editor at any time.

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