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 Feb 3, 2026 - Michigan State House Senate District 35 Special Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Received by
Mon Jan 19, 2026
In-Person Request by
Tue Feb 3, 2026

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

In-Person Request by
Mon Feb 2, 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 Feb 3, 2026 4:00PM
Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail Received by
Tue Feb 3, 2026 5:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue Feb 3, 2026 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
From Sat Jan 24, 2026 to Sun Feb 1, 2026
In-person Absentee Voting
From Thu Dec 25, 2025 to Mon Feb 2, 2026

Part of Lenawee County and all of Branch and Hillsdale counties.

Michigan Local Elections

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

Michigan Federal and State Elections

Tue Feb 3, 2026 - Michigan State House Senate District 35 Special Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Received by
Tue Feb 3, 2026 8:00PM

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Tue Feb 3, 2026 2:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Mon Feb 9, 2026

Part of Lenawee County and all of Branch and Hillsdale counties.

Michigan Local Elections

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

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