{"id":7552,"date":"2024-09-23T12:51:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T16:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/?p=7552"},"modified":"2024-10-09T12:52:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T16:52:32","slug":"a-guide-on-michigan-elections-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/brinks\/2024\/09\/23\/a-guide-on-michigan-elections-2\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide on Michigan Elections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/brinks.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Brinks Email Banner&#8221; title_text=&#8221;brinks`&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><span>Dear Friend,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>My Senate colleagues and I have worked hard to make casting your ballot as accessible and easy as possible. As your state Senator, I want to share with you your voting options ahead of this year\u2019s crucial election. In this brochure, we have guidance on how to update your voter registration, secure an absentee ballot, navigate new voting laws that went into effect in February 2024, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you have any questions that you need help with, or input you would <\/span><span>like to share, please call my office at <\/span><span>(517) 373-1801 <\/span><span>or email me at <\/span><span>SenWBrinks@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Working for you,<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/Brinks-signature.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Brinks Signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Brinks-signature&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><strong>Winnie Brinks<\/strong><br \/>State Senator<br \/>29th District<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/Voting-on-election-day.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Voting on Election Day &#8211; Sen. Winnie Brinks&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Voting on election day&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><em><strong>When<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><span>The polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5. If you are in line to vote by 8 p.m., you cannot be turned away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Where<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><span>Simply show up at your assigned polling location on Election Day. You can <\/span><span>find your polling location online at the Michigan Voter Information Center at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\"><span>mi.gov\/vote<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Make Sure Your Registration is Up to Date<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><span>Have you recently moved or changed your name since the last election? If so, you will need to update your voter registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Michigan voters are encouraged to register as early as possible before an election. Updating your registration status is simple and can be done in less than 10 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Methods and requirements for voter registration depend on the following deadlines:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>If there are 15+ days before an election, voters can register online, by mail, <\/span><span>or in person at your local clerk\u2019s office or Secretary of State branch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Within 14 days of an election, and on Election Day, voters may only register by visiting their local clerk\u2019s office to register in person with proof of residency documentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>The last day to register other than in person with your local clerk for the General Election is Monday, Oct. 21.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Voters can check their voter registration status and look up their local clerk information at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\"><span>mi.gov\/vote<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: If you are updating your registration in person, state law requires you to show a picture ID or sign an affidavit attesting to your identity and that you are not currently in possession of a picture ID.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/Absentee-Ballot.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Vote by Absentee Ballot Sen Brinks&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Absentee Ballot&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>All registered voters can vote using an absentee ballot for any reason, no questions asked. You can vote by mail without leaving your home or request a ballot and vote at your local clerk\u2019s office. There are no postage costs to you at the time of mailing the absentee application or ballot.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Voting by Absentee Ballot<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><span>To vote absentee, you must turn in an absentee ballot application to your clerk online, by mail, or in person. We strongly recommend you request your absentee ballot online no later than 14 days prior to the election.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If for whatever reason you do not turn in your absentee ballot, you still have the option to vote in person at your polling station.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Once you complete your absentee ballot, your city or township clerk must receive it back as voted and signed by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted (six-day extension for MOVE \u2014 Military Overseas Voter Empowerment Act \u2014 ballots if postmarked, part of Proposal 2 of 2022). You can submit by mail or by <\/span><span>hand-delivering the ballot to your clerk\u2019s office or their drop box. If you are trying <\/span><span>to return your ballot within two weeks of Election Day, we recommend hand- delivering your ballot to avoid possible postal delays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>To find a drop box near you or locate your local clerk\u2019s office, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\"><span>mi.gov\/vote<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Absentee Voters in the Military and Outside the U.S.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><span>You may use a Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) form to apply for an absentee ballot if you are a military voter, a spouse or dependent of a military voter, or are outside the U.S. The law also permits such voters to receive their ballot electronically via email or fax. For more information, visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fvap.gov\"><span>fvap.gov <\/span><\/a><span>or the Michigan Bureau of Elections at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/sos\/elections\"><span>Michigan.gov\/elections<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Permanent Absentee<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><span>As of February 2024, Michigan voters can now elect to automatically receive absentee voter ballots\u00a0<\/span><span>for all future elections through a single, one-time application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>To join the permanent absentee ballot list, submit the regular application to receive an absentee ballot in the next election. Once received, you will see a correlating box on the absentee ballot inquiring about joining the permanent absentee list. Simply select the box on the application and mail or hand-deliver your absentee ballot as normal. Contact your local clerk for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/Voting-Early-in-Person.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Voting Early in Person &#8211; Sen Brinks&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Voting Early in Person&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><span>All registered Michigan voters have the right to vote in statewide elections at least nine days early in person at your designated early voting site indicated by your municipality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Early voting starts at least on the second Saturday before the election and ends the Sunday before the election \u2014 nine consecutive days of early, in-person voting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>To learn more about early in-person voting, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\"><span>mi.gov\/vote<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/Dates-to-Remember.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Election Dates to Remember for Early in person voting&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Dates to Remember&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><em><strong>Voters Who Require Voting Assistance<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><span>The Michigan Senate Democrats will always fight to ensure voting is a safe, easy <\/span><span>and straightforward process for everyone. If you require voting assistance, ask election workers at your polling station for help. You do not need to provide them with a reason or explanation. They must assist you upon request.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Federal and state laws require polling places to remove or make accommodations for any barriers that prevent voters with disabilities from voting \u2014 doors should not be blocked, alternatives to stairs such as ramps or elevators should be available, and lighting and seating should be adequate. Polling places must also provide proper accommodations while voting including seated voting booths, Voter Assist Terminals, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you or someone you know needs special access to the polls, call your clerk\u2019s <\/span><span>office ahead of time to make sure your voting site is free of obstructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>For more information, contact your city or township clerk or visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\"><span>mi.gov\/vote<\/span><\/a><span>. Hearing impaired residents may contact the Bureau of Elections through email at <\/span><span>elections@michigan.gov<\/span><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you or someone you know encounters accessibility issues at the polls or\u00a0<\/span><span>when applying for an absentee ballot, it\u2019s important they are fixed promptly. Call <\/span><span>(866) OUR-VOTE <\/span><span>to report these problems so the voting process can be improved.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/Voter-ID-Requirement.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Election voter ID requirement Sen Brinks&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Voter ID Requirement&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><span>When you arrive at your polling place to vote, state law requires you to either <\/span><span>show a picture ID or sign an affidavit attesting that you are not in possession of <\/span><span>a picture ID.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Note: <\/span><span>If you do not bring a picture ID to the polls or do not own a picture ID, you <\/span><span>can vote like any other voter by signing an affidavit that will be provided to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/ID-types-you-can-use.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;ID types you can use to check in for voting in Michigan&#8221; title_text=&#8221;ID types you can use&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/All-in-One-Voting-Resource.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Michigan All in one voting resource&#8221; title_text=&#8221;All in One Voting Resource&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Friend, My Senate colleagues and I have worked hard to make casting your ballot as accessible and easy as possible. 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