The August 2nd primary is a big one this year with many ballot proposals and primary elections on the ballot. Absentee voter ballots are now available.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said, “Voters have numerous secure options for how to cast their ballots this August. Whether they choose to vote from home, by mail, via secure drop box, in person by absentee ballot at their local clerk office, or at their polling location on Election Day, Michigan voters can be confident their vote will be counted and their voice will be heard.”
Those who have signed up for the permanent absentee list have been mailed applications by their local clerk. Some clerks may mail applications to all registered voters in their jurisdiction.
Absentee applications are frequently mailed by political organizations, but clerks can only provide one absentee ballot to each voter. The signature on the application must match the voter’s signature that the clerk has on file.
Voters can apply to vote absentee by going to Michigan.gov/Vote, where they can also track the mailing of their ballot.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
