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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!

 

Where to Register?

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 bellow. Michigan state ID/Drivers License is required to utilize the online registration platform. 

Register Here

Have questions about voting? Chat with our voter registration assistants! 

  • October 2nd- McKenny Hall, 10:30am-12:30pm
  • October 3rd- McKenny Hall, 10:30am-12:30pm
  • October 9th- Pray-Harrold, 10:30am-12:30pm
  • October 10th- Pray-Harrold, 10:30am-12:30pm & Lake House Lawn, 1:00pm-4:00pm
  • October 16th- Alexander Music Building, 10:30am-12:30pm
  • October 17th- Alexander Music Building, 10:30am-12:30pm
  • October 23rd- Mark Jefferson, 10:30am-12:30pm
  • October 24th- Mark Jefferson, 10:30am-12:30pm

Campus Events

  • October 9th - "Down Ballot Dialogue" Join us Wednesday, October 9th from 5:30pm-7:00pm in Strong Hall #100 for a night of discussions, Q&As, panels, and free pizza.

  • November 5- Election Watch Party with Eastern Votes Lakehouse, 8:00pm-12:00pm

Important Dates  

MICHIGAN GENERAL (PRESIDENTIAL) ELECTION:

  • Oct 21st, 2024- Online Voter Registration Deadline, Mail Registration Deadline (must be postmarked by the Oct. 21st)
  • Oct 26th, 2024  - Early Voting Begins
  • November 1st, 2024 - Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
  • November 3rd, 2024 - Early Voting Ends
  • November 5th, 2024 – In Person Voter Registration Deadline 
  • November 5th, 2024 – 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 or in person, you can use any of the following
      • Michigan Driver’s License or State ID 
      • Current Utility Bill
      • Bank Statement 
      • Paycheck 
      • 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

    • By mail

    • In Person

      • At your Secretary of State or clerk’s office

    *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