Voter guide 2026: How to vote in Michigan’s Primary election

June 26, 2026

BridgeDetroit, in partnership with nonprofit Detroit Votes, has created a nonpartisan voter guide to help Detroit residents navigate the voting process. The guide provides comprehensive information about voter registration options, including online, mail-in, and in-person registration, with different deadlines depending on proximity to Election Day. Voters can choose from multiple voting methods: early voting beginning nine days before Election Day, absentee voting from home with recommended submission deadlines, or traditional in-person voting at assigned polling places from 7 a.

Who is affected

Detroit residents who are eligible to vote
Unregistered voters in Detroit
Voters seeking absentee ballot options
Immediate family members or household members of voters (who can drop off ballots)
Detroit City Clerk's office staff processing voter registrations and ballots

What action is being taken

BridgeDetroit and Detroit Votes are providing a nonpartisan voter guide
The Detroit City Clerk's office is accepting voter registrations and ballot requests
Early voting is being offered at Detroit Early Vote Centers and the City Clerk's office starting nine days before Election Day
The state is accepting reports of misinformation via email at misinformation@michigan.gov
Bridge Listens is conducting a yearlong listening effort to identify Michigan's important issues

Why it matters

This voter guide matters because it empowers Detroit residents to participate in democracy by providing clear, accessible information about the voting process. By offering multiple registration and voting options with specific deadlines and locations, it removes barriers to participation and ensures eligible voters understand their rights, including same-day registration. The nonpartisan approach helps voters make informed decisions without bias, while resources for tracking ballots and reporting misinformation strengthen election integrity and voter confidence.

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article (beyond the voter instructions themselves, which describe the voting process rather than future developments or actions by the organizations involved).

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