Elections in Detroit
Voter information, election dates, and ballot coverage for Detroit, MI from The Detroit.
Upcoming election dates
- 2026-11-03 — General Election
U.S. House, U.S. Senate (select states), Governor races, state legislatures, local races. - 2027-11-02 — Off-year / Municipal Elections
Mayoral, city council, school board, and local proposition elections. - 2028-03-07 — Presidential Primary Season
Super Tuesday + state primaries leading up to November. - 2028-11-07 — General Election
Presidential, U.S. House, U.S. Senate (select states), Governor races, state legislatures, local races.
November 2026 Voter Guide (Michigan)
- Monday, Oct 19, 2026 — deadline to register online or by mail (Michigan Voter Information Center); after that, register in person at your city/township clerk with proof of residency through 8 PM Election Day
- Sat Oct 24 – Sun Nov 1, 2026 — statewide early in-person voting (your community may offer more days); in-person absentee voting at your clerk's office starts Sept 24
- Friday, Oct 30, 2026 (5 PM) — deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail/online
- Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day, polls 7 AM–8 PM; absentee ballots due 8 PM
Michigan offers same-day registration and no-excuse absentee voting for all voters. Check registration, find your clerk and track your ballot at the Michigan Voter Information Center.
How to vote
- Register to vote
- vote.gov — federal voter registration portal
- Check your registration
- Visit your state's election office
- Find your polling place
- Check with your county elections office on or before Election Day
- Request an absentee ballot
- Deadlines vary by state — check early
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