DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Saturday, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist cast his 2020 vote early in the City of Detroit.
The purpose for doing so was to highlight 23 satellite voting locations and 30 ballot drop-boxes across Detroit, as well as to encourage voters and help spread awareness on how to take advantage of early voting options ahead of the November 3 election.
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist votes early in the 2020 General Election. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Garlin Gilchrist).
“For every voter in Michigan, voting early is your right, and we want every Detroiter to know that no matter where you live or what your circumstances are, you have more options than ever before to make a difference in this election,” Gilchrist said. “With 23 satellite voting locations and 30 ballot drop-boxes standing by to receive your absentee ballot between now and Election Day, make your voting plan today, and make sure that your voice is heard.”
In addition to several options for voting in this election, Gilchrist talked about the new “Plan Your Vote” tool. It is a web-based resource that allows voters to quickly select their preferred method of voting, and to build out a step-by-step plan for how they will cast their ballot on or before the November 3 General Election.
The “Plan Your Vote” tool is hosted at the Michigan Voting website at this link.
By clicking on a streamlined series of questions on their voting preferences, voters can be directly connected to relevant information on options for voting early or on Election Day, voter registration, and local clerk’s office and drop box locations in their communities.
The tool also has links that allow voters to check their current registration status, and to connect with trained election experts to answer any questions.
Furthermore, Michigan officials are working to educate voters about important voting-related dates through its “40 Days of Early Voting” list.
That list, including dates, can be viewed below:
- Now: Voters can print and submit a paper application for an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 General Election.
- Now: The Secretary of State’s online application for an absentee ballot is available at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.
us/avapplication. - Now through Nov 2 at 4PM: Already registered voters can vote early at their city and township clerk’s office(s) for the Nov. 3 General Election.
- Oct. 19: Last day to register to vote online or through the mail for the Nov. 3 General Election. Get registered to vote asap and do it online at www.michiganvoting.org, if you can.
- Starting on Oct. 20 through 8PM on Election Day: you must register to vote in person at your city or township clerk’s office and provide proof of residency. Once you are registered, you can vote, all in one trip.
- Oct. 20: If you plan to submit your completed absentee ballot by mailing it to your clerk, put it in the mail by Oct. 20 to be sure it arrives on time. After Oct 20, submit your completed absentee voter ballot by dropping it off at your city or township clerk’s office or the ballot drop box provided by your clerk.
- Weekend of Oct. 31 – Nov. 1: Clerks’ offices must be open for at least eight hours for in-person absentee voting. Check with your local office to find out when they will be open. Find your clerk at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.
us/Voter/Index/#yourclerk - Nov. 3 – Election Day: Polls are open from 7AM to 8PM local time.
More information on mail-in ballots, same-day registration and early voting can be found by visiting www.MichiganVoting.org.
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