Many people in Michigan can vote, and they might not even know it. Get the facts about voting, and tell your friends! Every vote matters!

I have a felony record, can I vote?

Yes, you CAN VOTE. In Michigan, you can vote even if you have a felony record. The only time you cannot register or vote is while you are serving a sentence in jail or prison.

I am on Probation, can I vote?

Yes, you CAN VOTE. In Michigan, you can vote while you are on probation, parole or tether. The only time you cannot register or vote is while you are serving a sentence in jail or prison.

A person I care about is in jail awaiting trial, can they vote?

In Michigan, yes, you can vote while you are awaiting arraignment, trial, or sentencing—whether you are in jail or not. The only time you cannot register or vote is while you are serving a sentence in jail or prison.

I don’t have stable housing. Can I vote?

​Yes. Even if you don’t have a home or a stable address, you can register and vote using any of these as your address:
a street corner,
a park,
a shelter,
an advocacy or outreach center,
the home of someone else who will accept your mail,
any other place where you usually stay.

​I have a disability. Can I vote?

Yes, you can vote no matter disability type or guardianship status.
Learn more about Accessible Voting in Michigan.
Contact your clerk’s office or the nonpartisan election protection hotline (866-OUR-VOTE) if you encounter any accessibility issues while voting.

MichiganVoting.org has produced a comprehensive Know Your Voting Rights Guide. Use the following button to access the online guide or print a copy of the guide.

There are only a few restrictions on voting in Michigan. Voters must be a U.S. citizen, reside in Michigan for at least 30 days by Election Day, be at least 18 years old by Election Day, and not be serving a sentence in jail or prison.

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