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Michigan Tops 1 Million Early Votes as Statewide Early Period Ends

Officials are urging voters to use drop boxes or hand delivery to avoid postal delays that could leave mailed ballots arriving too late to count.

Despite a rainy final day of early in-person voting, a steady stream of voters continued showing up Sunday at Clark Park in Southwest Detroit to cast ballots ahead of Tuesday’s election.

Overview

  • The statewide early in-person voting period ended Sunday, Aug. 2, and a recent state law let some cities extend early voting into Monday, Aug. 3.
  • By July 31 more than 1 million Michiganders had voted in-person or by mail, and about 832,000 had voted in person, a roughly 78% rise from the 2024 primary.
  • The Michigan Department of State said absentee ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 to be counted and strongly advised using local clerk offices, secure drop boxes, or in-person tabulators rather than regular mail.
  • Several southeast Michigan communities — including Harrison Township, Erie Township, the city of Luna Pier, Lincoln Park and Van Buren Township — offered extra early voting on Monday to give voters more options.
  • Voters told local reporters convenience and timing drove their decisions to vote early, the surge could influence primary nominations ahead of November, and eligible residents can still register or update registration in person at a local clerk with proof of residency through Election Day.