MI Nurses Vote

Over the last several years, Michigan voters have approved several significant changes to how and when a Michigan resident can exercise their constitutional right to vote! As we approach November, we thought it would be helpful to highlight how you can conveniently ensure your vote counts this election. The Michigan Secretary of State’s website is the most accurate and reliable resource for nonpartisan election information. Please use it. Below are some tips to get you started.

If you are unsure of your voter registration status, please click here and follow the steps to check your registration. If you know you are not registered, follow the link below, enter your information, and you will be registered to vote!

 Register to Vote Here 

Absentee Ballots 

Now that you are registered, you have options for casting your vote. Michigan voters recently adopted a constitutional amendment that allows no reason for absentee voting. This is a “mail-in ballot” where you are sent your ballot via mail and return it either via mail or at an official ballot drop box (you can view your specific location here by entering who your clerk is). If you prefer to cast your vote early and avoid in-person, day-of voting, follow the link below and fill out the form.

In-Person Voting 

You also have flexibility for individuals who prefer to cast a vote in person. Michigan allows early voting. Every statewide and federal election allows early voting. During the early voter period, voters are issued a ballot and can then insert their ballot directly into a tabulator at their early voting site. Early voting is available in all jurisdictions statewide and federal elections for 9 days, beginning with the second Saturday before an election and ending on the Sunday before Election Day. Cities and townships may offer additional early voting beyond this period as well. For more information on early voting, please click here.

Election Day

If you prefer to go in on election day, you must go to your local polling place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. to vote. Please note that if you are in line to vote by 8 p.m. you are legally allowed to cast your vote even after the polling location has technically closed.

The Secretary of State’s website offers many additional election resources. The link below will take you to the Michigan Voter Information Center, which is essentially a one-stop shop for all of your voting needs and questions.

Voting Center

Enter some basic information to check and verify your registration status, party affiliation, registered address, and other important details.

We’re partnering with Vot-ER to promote nonpartisan voter registration! Register patients to vote with a free voter registration badge.

RN Action

Registered nurses are over 5 million strong, ensure your voice is heard by visiting our online advocacy hub.