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POLITICS · SEP 25, 2026
Michigan Opens Absentee Voting With Record Application Volume
Michigan began absentee voting on September 25 with over 2 million applications submitted ahead of the November 3 general election.
The Michigan Department of State opened absentee voting on September 25 for the general election scheduled for November 3. Voters seeking a ballot must submit an application to their local clerk by October 19, with options to apply online, by mail, or in person.
Early participation shows a significant increase over previous cycles. The department reports that over 2 million absentee ballot applications have been submitted so far, surpassing the 1.8 million applications recorded during the 2024 election cycle.
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