On Campus Voting Information

 
 

Step 1: Registering to Vote

*If you change your voter registration address, your Michigan driver’s license or personal ID address will automatically be updated to match your voter registration address. Students will receive an address update sticker from the Secretary of State that is required to be applied to the back of your driver’s license.*

Register Online

Students who would like to vote on campus can register to vote online on the Michigan SOS website if they have a valid Michigan driver’s license or state ID card..

Online voter registration deadline: 15 days before Election Day

Register in Person

  • Students have until 8 p.m. on Election Day to register in person at their local clerk’s office.

    • Students registering within 14 days of Election Day must show proof of residency. Proof of residency can be:

      • Michigan driver’s license or state ID

      • MSU LiveOn / MSU StuInfo

      • University registration forms

      • Current utility bill/lease agreement

      • Bank statement

      • Paycheck or government check

      • Other government document

In-person voter registration deadline at the local clerk's office: 8pm on election day

Register by Mail

Students registering by mail can access the Michigan voter registration form on the Michigan SOS website.

Mail-in voter registration deadline: Post-marked at least 15 days before Election Day

Step 2: What’s On the Ballot?

Research the candidates in your upcoming election and decide who best represents you!

Step 3: Vote!

In Person Ballot:

Early voting is available across campus for students who are registered to vote in East Lansing! Locations for early voting will be advertised on campus during the 40 days before the election. You can also find them at the Michigan SOS website.

Once at your designated polling location, check-in with your clerk and follow their instructions.

Absentee Ballot:

Students who would like to vote absentee must be registered to vote and submit an application.

Absentee ballot application deadline online or by mail: 5 p.m. the Friday before Election Day. But we recommend applying ASAP to ensure you have enough time to receive your ballot, complete it, and return it by 8 p.m. on Election Day!

Once you have received your absentee ballot you must complete it, sign the return envelope, and return it to your local clerk’s office either by mail or in person to a drop box provided by your local clerk or to your local clerk’s office. An immediate family member or housemate can also drop it off for you. If you can’t mail or drop off your ballot or have an eligible person mail or drop off your ballot for you, you can ask your city or township clerk to pick up your completed ballot. If you need your clerk to pick up your ballot, you must call your clerk by 5 p.m. on the Friday before Election Day.

Absentee voting deadline: Must be received by your clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day, unless you are serving in the military or living overseas, for example, studying abroad. For these voters, absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the clerk’s office within 6 days of the election.

Have more questions? Reach out to us at spartansvote@gmail.com and visit any of these resources for more information: