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Voting at EMU

Eastern Michigan University is committed to ensuring all of its community members, particularly our students, have access to non-partisan voter registration and election information on federal, state, and local candidates, as well as ballot proposals. 

Check out THIS ARTICLE on Eastern Michigan University’s impressive achievements in student voter engagement! EMU was recently recognized for having the highest voter turnout and registration rates, as well as the most improved voter turnout for the 2022 midterm elections. Learn more about their remarkable success and commitment to civic responsibility!

 

Quick Links

You can either register at your University housing/apartment address or your home address - it’s up to you! If you need to change your address or register to vote click the button below. Michigan state ID/Drivers License is required to utilize the online registration platform. Register Online  Your Voter Information/Check Your Registration Request An Absentee Ballot 

Find Your Clerk 

Important Dates  

MICHIGAN GENERAL ELECTION MAY 2025:

  • March 27, 2025: Absentee Ballots Available/Mailed Out
  • April 21, 2025: Last day to register by mail or online
  • April 22, 2025 - May 6, 2025: All voter registrations must be done in person at 
  • April 26, 2025 - May 4, 2025: Early Voting
  • May 6, 2025: Election Day

  • Register to Vote

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    What are the qualifications to register?

    • You Must be a
      • US Citizen
      • 18 years old by Election Day
      • Resident of Michigan for 30 days by Election Day
      • Not currently serving a sentence in jail or prison

    What do I need to Register?

    • To Register Online  You Need
      • A Michigan State ID or Driver’s License
    • To Register by mail you can use any of the following
      • MI DL/ID Number, or
      • Last 4 Digits of Social Security number 
      • If you do not have any of the two aforementioned forms of ID and have never voted in MI, you must mail in one of the following with your voter application
        • a COPY of a current and valid photo identification (such
          as a driver’s license or state ID from any state) 
        • a COPY of a paycheck stub, utility bill, bank statement,
          or a government document that lists your name and
          address.
          ***DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL ID DOCUMENTS BY MAIL***
    • To Register in person at your Clerk's Office, you will be asked for
      • a Photo ID
      • If you do not have one, you can fill out a simple form called an affidavit and then register

     

    • Proof of residency includes:

      • ✓ Michigan driver’s license, state ID, or U.S. Passport

        ✓ A utility bill

        ✓ Insurance documents (health, car, home, etc.)

        ✓ A bank or credit card statement

        ✓ Financial aid or school enrollment documents

        ✓ A lease agreement

        ✓ A paycheck or other government check

        ✓ Other government document

    Where Can I Register?

    *To find your local clerk, visit the MI Voter Information Center Website

     

     

  • How to Vote Early

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    How can I vote early?

    By Requesting an Absentee Ballot 

    • Online 

      • With the Michigan Online Absent Voter Ballot Application with the following information
        • Full name
        • Michigan driver's license or ID number
        • Date of birth
        • Eye color
        • Last four digits of the voters Social Security number
        • Mailing address
        • An uploaded signature or authorization to use your stored digital signature on file with the Secretary of State
      • Deadline
        • Applications must be received by your clerk by 5 pm the Friday before Election Day
        • To make sure there is enough time, plan on submitting the absentee ballot application 15+ days before 11/5

    • By mail

      • With the Absentee Ballot Application Form
      • Applications can be mailed, placed in any of your official assigned drop boxes, or handed in person
      • Deadline
        • Applications must be received by your clerk by 5 pm the Friday before Election Day
        • To make sure there is enough time, plan on mailing the absentee ballot application 15+ days before 11/5

    • In Person

      • At your Secretary of State or clerk’s office
      • Deadline
        • If you are already registered to vote at your current address:
          • You have until 4 p.m. the day before the election to submit the absentee application in person at your local clerk's office
        • If you are an eligible voter who is not currently registered to vote in MI or registered at the correct address
          • You have until 8 pm on election day to visit your clerk's office to register/update registration and request an absentee ballot to complete on-site
          • As long as you are in line at your Clerk's Office by 8 pm, you may register/update and cast an absentee ballot

    *To find your local clerk, visit the MI Voter Information Center Website

    By In Person Early Voting

  • Vote on Election Day

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    Where am I Supposed to Vote and When?

     

  • FAQ

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    I live on campus, what address should I use to register to vote?

      • You can either register at your on-campus address or your home address - it’s up to you!

    I commute. Where should I register to vote?

      • You should register to vote at your permanent address.

    Can I pre-register to vote?

      • Yes! Simply register as normal, but remember you must be 18 by election day to vote.

    Can I sign up to automatically receive an absentee ballot?

      • Yes! You simply check a box on your absentee ballot application!

    I’m from out of state. Where can I vote?

      • You can choose to vote at your permanent home address or at your university address. 

    Will they accept my EMU Housing Information as proof of residency for voter registration?

      • Yes! In the case that you live on campus and want to register to vote in the City of Ypsilanti but your driver's license or other ID does not list your EMU address, you can present your EMU Housing Information as residency verification. You can pull up your information on my.emich.edu.

    • My question wasn’t answered. What should I do?

Have questions about voter registration or other voting related matters? Want to add a voting event to our calendar?

Contact us:

[email protected] 
734.487.6570