State voting rules for Michigan

Michigan voters abroad need to request a ballot each calendar year they want to vote in.
Click here to start your ballot request now.

Check below for your delivery methods and deadlines, and to find your local election office contact information.

How to Send

Registration: Email or Fax or Mail

Ballot Request: Email or Fax or Mail

Ballot Return: Mail

Type of Ballot Based on Voter Category

If you choose “My Return is Uncertain,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections.

"Intend to Return" means you have an intention to return in the future -- but you don't need a set date or specific plans.
If you choose “Intend to Return,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections. But this may be one of several factors used to determine whether you may be subject to Error: Cannot resolve states.mi state income tax.

If you choose “I've Never Lived in the US,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections.

Election Deadlines for Michigan Voters Abroad

There are currently no federal or state-wide elections scheduled, but there may be other elections for your voting jurisdiction in Michigan.

Find Your Election Office

Jurisdiction

Click in the box below and select your local election official from the list (may be county, city, town...)

Ballot Return Information for Michigan

Illustrated Guide: "Michigan Ballot Return Guide" [ CLICK HERE ]

Additional Resources

You may need to use a VPN if you cannot connect to your state's voter information pages. Some states only allow internet connections from US locations. For more information about how to use a VPN, please click here.

State Page For Military And Overseas Voters