How elections work in
Michigan
Tens of thousands of Michiganders work tirelessly to make sure your ballot can safely and securely become a vote.
Learn more about what goes into every step of this process.
HOW MICHIGAN ELECTIONS WORK
Tens of thousands of Michiganders work tirelessly to make sure your ballot can safely and securely become a vote.
Michigan elections are run locally, with state oversight. All told, more than 35,000 election workers and officials ensure Michigan’s elections are safe, secure, and accurate.
To get the facts about Michigan’s elections, you can learn more about:
- who can vote in upcoming Michigan elections
- how to get and cast a ballot by mail or in person in Michigan, and other voting resources
- election results that are counted, verified, and finalized
- answers to common questions about how elections are run in Michigan
Additional information about Michigan’s elections can also be found here.
