In Michigan, you can vote even if you have a felony on your record. There’s a lot of misinformation designed to keep you from voting. Here is all the information you need to understand and exercise your right to vote!

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Can I Vote?

  • You can vote with a felony or misdemeanor record.
  • You can vote while on probation, parole or tether.
  • You can vote if you are awaiting arraignment, trial, or sentencing, regardless of your incarceration status

Why Should I Vote?

  • Learn what is on your ballot in your community.
  • Your vote matters.
  • You can make a difference, especially in your local community, by electing officials who believe in the causes that are important to you.

How Do I Vote?

  • Make sure you are registered.
  • Make a voting plan with a schedule that works for you.

When’s My Next Election?

  • General election in all Michigan communities on November 3, 2026

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