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Can I still register and vote in the 2024 election?

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LANSING — Early voting for the 2024 election has ended, but eligible voters who have not registered or cast a ballot still have time to do both.

However, anyone doing so on Monday or Tuesday must register at their local office before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, when polls close. They can then cast their vote by mail at their office or vote in person at their polling station on Tuesday. Eligible voters who are in line at their polling station at 8 p.m. must be allowed to vote.

Early in-person voting in Michigan ended Sunday.

Residents can contact their local council office for information on locations and polling places and to ensure they bring the correct documentation. You can find contact information for all local officials on the state's voter information website.

Voters can also check their voter registration status through the state.

What ID do I need to register to vote?

Voter registration requires proof of eligibility and residency. Eligible voters must be a U.S. citizen and resident of Michigan who has lived in their city or town for at least 30 days at the time of voting. You must also be at least 18 years old and not currently serving a prison or prison sentence.

Proof of residency documents include:

  • Michigan driver's license or state ID card
  • Current electricity bill
  • Bank statement
  • Paycheck or government check
  • Other government document

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When will the election results be published?

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson told reporters last week she expects the state's unofficial results to be announced on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

However, she expressed optimism that all votes could be counted and the unofficial results would be released “sooner than the end of the day” on Wednesday. She pointed to the 2020 general election, where Michigan's unofficial results were available the next day, as a starting point for making her prediction a reality.

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“In 2020, two-thirds of our citizens voted from home and we know that clerks were not able to begin processing those ballots until Election Day,” Benson said. “And we also know that it was our highest voter turnout in state history. Given all of these factors and a global pandemic, we had our results within 24 hours of the polls closing.”

Contact reporter Matt Mencarini at [email protected].

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