Michigan Department of State mailing important voter information ahead of Primary Election

Postcards inform voters of their options to cast a ballot in Aug. and Nov. elections

LANSING, Mich. – Millions of Michigan households are now receiving a postcard with important voting information from the Michigan Department of State. The postcards inform voters of their options to vote in the Aug. 6 Primary Election and the Nov. 5 General Election: with an absentee ballot, at an in-person early voting site, or at their polling place on Election Day.

“In Michigan, we want to make sure all voters know every option you have to make sure your voice is heard in this critical election year – so check your mailboxes,” Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said. “Whether you choose to vote early, by mail, or on Election Day, Michigan offers safe, secure, and convenient voting options for every eligible voter.”

Postcards are being sent to households with at least one registered Michigan voter and are arriving over the next week or so. The postcards are clearly marked as Official Election Mail, authorized by the U.S. Postal Service to guarantee they are an official source of accurate election information.

Michigan’s Primary Election is Tuesday, August 6. Michigan voters have options to participate:

• Vote early in person at an early voting site in your jurisdiction. Early voting starts Saturday, July 27 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 4. Visit Michigan.gov/EarlyVoting for locations.  

• Vote by mail. Request that an absentee ballot be mailed to you for this election or all future elections. Return the ballot by mail, at a secure drop box in your jurisdiction, or at your early voting site. 

• Vote on Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.m. through 8 p.m.  

Voters may only choose one voting option for each election. As soon as a voter casts a ballot by mail, at an early voting site, or on Election Day, it is immediately recorded in the state’s secure Qualified Voter File. Clerks will not issue a second ballot if one has already been submitted. Only one ballot per voter will be counted. Detailed information about Michigan’s secure election procedures is at Michigan.gov/Vote.    

Visit Michigan.gov/Vote for more information about the August Primary, options for voting, and to check your voter registration.  

Watch: Check your mail for a postcard from Secretary Benson