Elections and Voting

Information about voter registration and elections for U-M students.

Locate your polling place, request an absentee ballot and learn about early voting options in your state

Overview of common terms and links to more resources on how to vote

Each state makes its own rules regarding voter registration process and deadlines. This page provides links to register.

From the Michigan Secretary of State's office

Information so that you know what to expect when you vote

Links to resources to help you explore the issues

Reading list of open access scholarly books published by the University of Michigan Press covering leadership, activism, representation, protest, free speech and generational politics.

Get sample ballots and information on local issues

Enter your address to see your sample ballot and also find out more information about candidates, particularly good for local races

From the Michigan Secretary of State's office

Includes every candidate and elected official from President to local government. Covers voting records, biographical information, issue positions, interest group ratings, public statements and campaign finances

The League of Women Voters provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information on the issues as well as aspects of the election process like registration, absentee voting and ballot measures.

Ballot proposals listed by date and by state

Look for Candidate Forums

Get sample ballots and information on local issues