Democracy Ambassador Newsletter – October 11, 2024 Edition – Produced by the Michigan Department of State and Bureau of Elections

– October 11, 2024 Edition –

Produce by the Michigan Department of State and Bureau of Elections

Learn more at Michigan.gov/Elections.

Get personalized voter information at Michigan.gov/Vote

QUICK VOTER INFO LINKS

Links to official State of Michigan voting and election information and resources

Voter Registration	Early Voting	Vote by Mail
Voting on Election Day	Accessible Voting	Your Voter Information
Printable Forms	Flyers and Graphics	Language Services

Learn more at Michigan.gov/Elections

Get personalized voter information at Michigan.gov/Vote

LATEST ELECTION NEWS

Current news and resources about elections and voting in Michigan

Michigan Election Fact Center

The Secretary of State’s Election Fact Center at Michigan.gov/ElectionFacts serves as the official source of nonpartisan information on elections and voting in Michigan.

To report election misinformation, email Misinformation@Michigan.gov.

Detroit Lions Voter Engagement

The Michigan Department of State will be at the Oct. 13 Lions Watch Party at Ford Field for the Lions vs Cowboys.

In partnership with the Detroit Lions and NFL Votes, a league-wide, nonpartisan initiative that encourages civic engagement, the Secretary of State will host a “mock election” for new and first-time voters during the watch party to provide hands-on practice with filling out and submitting a ballot.

By simulating the voting experience, the Detroit Lions aim to highlight the importance of voting and encourage fans to become informed and active voters.

The Secretary of State Mobile Office also attends all Detroit Lions home games in Pride Plaza through the election to assist fans in registering to vote and answering voter questions.

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Check your Registration Status – Share this Image on Social Media!

Michigan.gov/Vote is your one stop shop for your personalized election information.

Re-share the graphic on social media and tag #MIVote2024 to help spread the word!

MORE ELECTION NEWS

Accessible Voting

You have options to vote even if you have difficulty filling out a ballot. If you require assistance casting a ballot, you may ask another person to assist you in completing it.

This person cannot be:

Your employer
An agent of your employer
An agent or officer of your labor union

Polling places must be accessible and are required to have a voter assist terminal (VAT) on site.

Voters with disabilities can contact the Michigan Bureau of Elections Ombudsperson for Accessible Elections for assistance.

Email: MDOS-ADAVoting@Michigan.gov
Phone: 517-335-2730

For more information, visit our Accessibility and Accommodations page.

Take Action!

Your call to action to support elections and voting in Michigan.

Multilingual Voter Resources

Share our multilingual voter education flyers to help keep your communities informed!

Voter information flyer languages include:

Voter info – Haitian Creole

Voter info – Hindi

Voter info – Japanese

Voter info – Korean

Voter info – Pashto

Voter info – Polish

Voter info – Portuguese

Voter info – Ukrainian

Voter info – Vietnamese

For more resources, visit our Voter education resources (Michigan.gov) website and choose the “Voter Education Videos” tab.

Use #MIVote2024 when you post election information on social media and tag us @MichSOS on X and @michigansos on Facebook and Instagram!

Misinformation Roundup

Don’t feed the noise – help set the record straight!

Voter Communications and Mailings

It’s common in election years for third-party groups to send messages directly to voters either by mail, email, or text message linking to the public Secretary of State website or urging voters to return absentee ballot applications to their clerk’s office.

For example, You may receive an application for an absentee ballot in the mail from your clerk, a political party, a campaign, or a nonpartisan organization.

If you’re unsure about your voter registration status or the status of an absentee ballot, you can visit Michigan.gov/Vote to check your voter registration status, request an absentee ballot, or track your absentee ballot after returning it by mail or ballot drop box.

Learn more at Michigan.gov/Elections.

SOS News

Oct. 8 – Michigan Department of State and Detroit Pistons launch fifth season of partnership to register voters, provide nonpartisan election information

Oct. 4 – Statement of Secretary Benson on criminal election fraud charges filed against seven St. Clair Shores residents by Michigan Attorney General

Sept. 26 – Secretary Benson launches new tools, updates to boost election security and share nonpartisan voter information ahead of General Election

Sept 25 – Statement of Secretary Benson and Attorney General Nessel on House passage of legislation to strengthen Michigan campaign finance laws

Sept. 19 – Secretary Benson kicks off 2024 Campus Voter Registration Challenge

Sept. 17 – Secretary Benson statement on Senate passage of Michigan Voting Rights Act

Sep 11 – Secretary Benson testifies on Michigan’s secure, transparent elections at U.S. Committee on House Administration hearing

Important Dates and Deadlines

Oct. 21 – Last day to register to vote online or by mail to vote in the November Election.

Learn more about online voter registration

Oct. 26 – Nov. 3 – Early in-person voting period for the November Presidential Election.

Learn more about early voting

Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. – Last day to request an absentee ballot in person at a local clerk’s office.

Learn more about voting absentee

Nov. 5 – Presidential general election

View more election dates

The Michigan Department of State presents the October edition of the Democracy Ambassador Newsletter, containing nonpartisan information to help you rise above the noise and know the facts about Michigan elections.

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