Majority Black Detroit VOTES! 2022
Save the Dates and Make a Plan to Vote!
Detroiters have VOTING RIGHTS including:
- Early Voting
- No Excuse Absentee Voting
- Same Day Registration
YOU CAN REGISTER TO VOTE EVEN IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY
1. Save these dates in your calendar!
Primary Election
Tuesday, August 2nd
General Election
Tuesday, November 8th
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time.
You have the right to vote if you are in line at 8 p.m.
2. Check to verify you’re registered to vote and/or if your polling location has changed.
Note: Due to redistricting your district may have changed.
3. If you’re not registered, do so ASAP
You must be registered to vote in Michigan. Michigan now allows Same Day Registration. If you’ve never registered in Michigan before, go in person to your city clerk’s office before 8 pm on Election Day and register to vote with a document showing proof of residency. If you are a student, are in jail or have been convicted of a crime, or are homeless you CAN register and vote. Go to www.mi.gov/vote for more details.
4. Learn about the Candidates
Know where the candidates stand on issues that impact you and your neighborhood to hold them accountable. Attend candidate forums and town halls to meet the people you are being asked to vote for.
5. VOTE!
Michigan Voters can cast absentee ballots beginning 45 days prior to Election Day. No Excuse Absentee Voting - All eligible and registered voters in Michigan may now request an absent voter ballot without providing a reason. Early Voting with an absentee ballot can be mailed or delivered to the City Clerk’s office. You can vote early in person at the City Clerk’s office or one of the Clerk’s “Satellite” voting locations. Voters who do not have an acceptable form of ID with them can still vote by signing a form. If you have a problem voting call 866-OUR-VOTE.YOU CAN REGISTER TO VOTE EVEN IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY.
Majority Black Detroit VOTES! 2022
