Michigan Election Dates and Deadlines

Welcome to the Michigan Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.

Here you can find out when Michigan elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with Michigan elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of Michigan.

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Michigan Federal and State Elections

Tue May 5, 2026 - Michigan State House Senate District 35 Special General Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Online by
Mon Apr 20, 2026
Post Received by
Mon Apr 20, 2026
In-Person Request by
Tue May 5, 2026

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail Received by
Fri May 1, 2026 5:00PM
In-Person Request by
Mon May 4, 2026 4:00PM
Emergency Ballot Request by
Voters may request an emergency Absentee Ballot if the voter has become physically disabled or will be away because of sickness or death in the family. Contact your Local Election Office for details.

Tue May 5, 2026 4:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue May 5, 2026 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
Contact Local Election Office to Confirm Dates and Times

Tue Aug 4, 2026 - Michigan Congressional, State and Gubernatorial Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Online by
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Post Received by
Mon Jul 20, 2026
In-Person Request by
Tue Aug 4, 2026

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail Received by
Fri Jul 31, 2026 5:00PM
In-Person Request by
Mon Aug 3, 2026 4:00PM
Emergency Ballot Request by
Voters may request an emergency Absentee Ballot if the voter has become physically disabled or will be away because of sickness or death in the family. Contact your Local Election Office for details.

Tue Aug 4, 2026 4:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue Aug 4, 2026 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
Optional early voting may begin on July 6 and may continue through Aug 3rd by 4 pm. Contact your local election official to confirm dates and times.

From Mon Jul 6, 2026 to Sun Aug 2, 2026
In-person Absentee Voting
From Thu Jun 25, 2026 to Mon Aug 3, 2026

Michigan Local Elections

There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.

Michigan Federal and State Elections

Tue May 5, 2026 - Michigan State House Senate District 35 Special General Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Received by
Tue May 5, 2026 8:00PM

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Sat May 2, 2026 2:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Mon May 11, 2026

Tue Aug 4, 2026 - Michigan Congressional, State and Gubernatorial Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Received by
Tue Aug 4, 2026 8:00PM

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Sat Aug 1, 2026 2:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by

Uniformed Service members on active duty or members of the Merchant Marine who are absent from the United States and do not expect to return before an election—can return their ballots electronically.

Mon Aug 10, 2026

Michigan Local Elections

There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.

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