Voting 101

Welcome to Voting 101, your guide to all things related to the 2022 midterm elections!

*Disclaimer: This guide is informational only and does not endorse any candidate or position. 

Each page is dedicated to an aspect of the voting process. Click through the pages for helpful links, resources, and information. Whether you are a first time voter who doesn't know how to get started or a veteran voter who just has a question about how to vote during the pandemic, you can find the information here. 

Voting in Michigan and just need a quick link to an important form or information? Check below! 

• Register to Vote Online - Michigan Department of State

This link will take you directly to the Michigan Online Voter Registration System through the Michigan Secretary of State.

• How to Register to Vote and Key Dates and Deadlines - Democracy Works

This guide from Democracy Works provides information about registering to vote and key dates and deadlines for the State of Michigan. 

• Apply for an Absentee Ballot Online - Michigan Department of State

This link will take you directly to the form to request an absentee ballot. Remember that you'll need time to receive it in the mail. 

• Your Voter Information - Michigan Department of State

Need to look up your polling place and its hours, your local clerk's location, whether you're registered? Want to preview your ballot? Want to track your ballot? If you live in Michigan start here. 

• Your Voter's Guide from Vote 411 - The League of Women Voters

Vote 411 provides nonpartisan information from the League of Women Voters about the election and candidates on your ballot. Type in your address to get started. 

Voting for the first time? Check out the video below from usa.gov for an overview of the process. 

Guide for the New Voter - usa.gov