Detroit offers early in-person voting ahead of Nov. 4 election
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Voters in Detroit and several other surrounding cities can begin in-person voting on Saturday ahead of Election Day on Nov. 4.
Why it matters: Early in-person voting was among the election reforms passed in 2022 to expand voting options and give local election officials more time to process ballots.
- It was a popular and convenient option for last year's presidential election.
By the numbers: Nearly 43,000 Detroiters voted early in person last fall, which was more than 17% of the city's presidential election votes.
Yes, but: Cities are not required to offer the opportunity this year because it is not a statewide or federal election, both of which require at least nine days of early in-person voting.
- Voting jurisdictions that choose to offer the option this year can offer fewer than nine days.
State of play: Detroit — with mayoral, City Council and other races on the ballot — is among dozens of voting jurisdictions across the state with local elections next month.
Zoom in: Detroit will open eight early voting centers from 9am-5pm, Saturday through Nov. 2:
- Adams Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon St.
- City Clerk's office at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Ave., Ste. 106
- Clark Park, 1130 Clark Ave.
- Detroit Department of Elections, 2978 W. Grand Blvd.
- Farwell Rec Center, 2711 E. Outer Drive
- Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Road
- Wayne County Community College - Northwest Campus, 8200 W. Outer Drive
- Wayne County Community College - Eastern Campus, 5901 Conner St.
The big picture: Outside of Detroit, the Secretary of State's list of places with early in-person voting includes Romulus, Livonia, Sterling Heights, Bloomfield Hills, Novi and other cities in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw counties.
Between the lines: The online Michigan Voter Information Center has everything you need to know about your local elections and early voting options.
- It also has information on registering to vote, requesting an absentee ballot and how to find your Election Day polling site.
- You can also contact your local clerk's office for voting information.
The bottom line: Registered voters can take advantage of the early voting centers, vote by mail, or vote in person on Election Day.