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Voting 101

Voters with Disabilities

If you are a Michigan voter with disabilities, the following link will provide you with your rights in the State of Michigan. 

Click on the link for a list of questions and answers about accessible voting in Michigan such as how to apply for an accessible absentee ballot or how to vote in person with an accessible machine.  

Want to know your federal voting rights if you are voting with a disability? Click the link above. 

The American Civil Liberties Union outlines your rights on election day, what you can do to vote, and who to contact for more information. 

Click on the link for a PDF version of the voter registration form in large print. 

Click on the link for a PDF version of the Michigan Absent Voter Ballot Application in large print. 

Overseas or Military Voters

If you are a Military or Overseas Voter and are from Michigan, click the link for information directly from the Michigan Secretary of State

Voting help for service members, their families, and those overseas. 

If you are overseas or in the military and want information about how to register and cast your vote, check out the site for Overseas Vote, an initiative of U.S. Vote Foundation. The site is dedicated to providing nonpartisan voter services.  

This link will take you to the PDF form to register to vote and request and absentee ballot. This link is for service members, their families, and overseas voters. 

Voters Who Need a Translator

A list of federal, state, and local jurisdiction resources for voters relating to language access. 

The link above provides election and voting information as well as downloadable forms in various languages. Click your preferred language near the top to translate the full page. 

The American Civil Liberties Union provides information on your rights on voting day, what you can do to vote, and who to contact for more information.