FAQs • Macomb, MI • CivicEngage

Can anyone vote a no-reason mail-in ballot (Absentee Ballot)?: Yes. On November 6, 2018, Michigan voters approved proposal 3, which contained measures to make voting more accessible and secure, including a provision that allows voters to obtain a mail-in ballot without providing a reason. Before that, voters in Michigan could only request a mail-in ballot if they could meet one of six criteria as an “absent voter”, such as being 60 years or older or expecting to be out of town on Election Day.

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1. Can anyone vote a no-reason mail-in ballot (Absentee Ballot)?: Yes. On November 6, 2018, Michigan voters approved proposal 3, which contained measures to make voting more accessible and secure, including a provision that allows voters to obtain a mail-in ballot without providing a reason. Before that, voters in Michigan could only request a mail-in ballot if they could meet one of six criteria as an “absent voter”, such as being 60 years or older or expecting to be out of town on Election Day.

2. Where can I get a no reason mail-in ballot application (Absentee Ballot)?: There are several ways to make the request: (1) Email the Macomb Township Clerk’s office at clerks@macomb-mi.gov and request to be added to the absent mail-in ballot mailing list (2) Text MTCLERK to 555888 (3) call us at 586.992.0710 x3 and ask to be placed on the absent mail-in ballot mailing list. (4) Visit the Clerk’s office located at 54111 Broughton Rd, Macomb 48042. Click here for more info.
Download no reason mail-in ballot application here

3. Must I show a picture ID to vote?: All voters are asked to show acceptable picture ID. Voters who do not have acceptable picture ID or forgot to bring acceptable picture ID to the polls can vote like any other voter by signing an affidavit.
For more information click here.

4. Where can I register to vote?: You can register to vote at the Township Clerk’s office, any Secretary of State office, the County Clerk’s office, or by mail. The Macomb Township Clerk’s Office is located at: 54111 Broughton Road Macomb, MI 48042. Or click here.

5. Where do I obtain information regarding election dates and deadlines?: Deadlines for filing and related information may be obtained by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at 586-992-0710, x3.
Presidential Primary Election: Tuesday, March 10, 2020
State Primary Election: Tuesday, August 4, 2020
State General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2020

6. Can you tell me if an individual is registered to vote?: Voter registration records may be verified by contacting the Township Clerk or the County Election Department. The Township Clerk’s Office can be reached at 586-992-0710 x3, or at:
54111 Broughton Road
Macomb, MI, 48042.
Macomb County Election Department Page