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 / Local Elections
  Odd-year Michigan ballots carry local and school questions. Detroit’s mayor and City Council are not on this ballot — those seats were filled in November 2025 for four-year terms and are next up in 2029.
• 2028-02-22 — Michigan Presidential Primary
  Michigan holds its presidential primary on the fourth Tuesday in February, ahead of the state’s August primary and the November general.
• 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)

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

In Michigan your city or township clerk runs your polling place — look yours up at the Michigan Voter Information Center. In Detroit that is the Detroit Department of Elections.

Request an absentee ballot

Deadlines vary by state — check early

Civic coverage

• Recent government news
• Civic calendar (city council, school board)
• Election coverage archive

Tips & corrections

Election-related tips or corrections? Email editor@nexcom.media.