With the 2024 US presidential election here on November 5th, it is essential for Michigan voters to know where to go, what to bring and what is needed to cast their ballot. Here’s a guide to finding your polling place, identification requirements and tips to make your voting experience smooth and efficient.

Finding your polling place in Michigan

Michigan voters can find their assigned polling place by visiting Michigan Voter Information Center and Locator Use.

Enter voter information to find your polling place and view a sample ballot.

Michigan polling hours

On election day, Michigan polling places it opens at 7 am and closes at 8 pm. If you are in line by 8:00 p.m., you will be allowed to cast your vote, even if it takes longer to get to the polling booth.

What to Bring to the Michigan Vote

When voting in person in Michigan, you must show photo ID if you have one. If you don’t have a photo ID, you can sign a form, called an affidavit, saying you don’t have a photo ID and then vote a regular ballot.

Acceptable forms of photo ID include:

– Michigan driver’s license or state-issued ID

– Driver’s license or identity card issued by another state

– Photo ID issued by federal, state or local governments

– American passport

– military ID card with photo

– Tribal identity card with photo

– Student identification with photo from an educational institution

If you are you are first-time Michigan voter and registered to vote by mail or through a voter registration facility without providing ID on your application, you will need to provide photo ID, a utility bill, or a government document that shows your name and current address.

Expect wait times and tips for a smooth voting experience

Line length may vary by time of day and location. Here is a general guide:

Early Morning (7:00 AM – 10:00 AM): Many people vote early, so lines can be longer even when polling places are open. If you can, avoid 7:00 – 8:00.

Midday (10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.): Lines are often shorter because this period sees fewer voters. If you have a flexible schedule, this is usually the best time to avoid long waits. That said, there’s usually a surge between 11:30am and 1:30pm, so if you can avoid that two hour slot.

Late afternoon and evening (15:00 – 20:00): Crowds tend to grow as people leave work, so lines can grow longer as polls near closing. 17:00 – 20:00 is usually the busiest.

To make your voting experience easier:

Other useful information for Michigan voters

Absentee voting deadlines: The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail or online has passed. If you have already received an absentee ballot, it must be returned to your local office or a designated drop-off box by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 5, 2024. Ballots received after this time will not be taken into account.

Provisional ballots: If there is a problem with your registration or identity at the polling station, you can vote provisionally. These ballots are counted once your eligibility is confirmed.

Helpline for voters: For any questions or concerns on election day, get in touch Michigan Secretary of State’s Office at 1-800-292-5973.

Key tips for voting in Michigan on Election Day

To make sure you’re prepared to vote in Michigan’s 2024 presidential election: