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    How do I find my polling place in Michigan?

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    Millions of voters in Michigan have already voted in advance Election Day 2024, either by postal vote or by early vote. But many others I will go to the polls today to decide the presidential electiona free seat in the US Senate and other races.

    Are you I’m looking to vote todaybut you don’t know where to vote? Here’s how you can find out, how to vote, what time polls are open and much more.

    Where can I find my local polling station?

    You can find your polling place by visiting the Michigan Voter Information Center at michigan.gov/vote. There you can enter your address and the site will tell you your voting location.

    On Election Day, in-person voting must take place at your assigned polling place. Larger cities and townships usually have multiple polling stations, so make sure you arrive at the correct one.

    What time do polls open in Michigan?

    The surveys are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Michigan local time. If you are in line at 8 p.m., you are still allowed to vote.

    What should I expect in the Michigan election?

    Once you arrive at the polling station, you will be asked to register with local election officials. Election officials will provide you with a ballot or another option for voting if additional space is needed.

    You will be asked to provide photo identification to vote. If you don’t have ID, you can still vote. You will be asked to sign a form verifying your identity.

    Here is a list of valid forms of photo ID, according to the Michigan Secretary of State’s office:

    • Michigan driver’s license or state ID card (may be expired)
    • Driver’s license or identification card issued by another state
    • A photo ID issued by the federal, state, or local government
    • American passport
    • Military Photo ID Card
    • Identity photo of an educational institution
    • Tribal Photo ID Card

    What’s on my Michigan ballot?

    The presidential election, between the Democratic candidate, the vice-president Kamala Harris and former Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, has absorbed much of the oxygen from the general election cycle. But there are several other important races that Michiganders must decide.

    Here is an overview of the other races to know:

    • An open seat in the US Senate: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, and former Congressman Mike Rogers, a Republican, are vying to replace outgoing U.S. Senator Debbie StabenowD-Lansing, Washington.
    • The seats in the United States House of Representatives are up for grabs: All 13 of Michigan’s congressional seats are up for grabsas is the case every two years. Some of them are expected to be particularly competitive, including in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, where Democrat Curtis Hertel and Republican Tom Barrett are competing to replace Slotkin in Congress.
    • The results of the Michigan House of Representatives: Just like in the United States House of Representatives, seats in the Michigan House of Representatives are re-eligible every two years. Democrats currently have a 56-54 advantage in the House, but if Republicans were able to win back the House of Representatives, Michigan would have split party control of government, since Democrats currently hold the state Senate and the governor’s office.
    • Two Michigan Supreme Court seats in the nonpartisan section: Two separate races for the Michigan Supreme Court will be decided Tuesday. One for a partial four-year term between incumbent Judge Kyra Harris Bolden, whom Democrats supported to serve out the remainder of her term, and Branch County Circuit Judge Patrick William O’Grady, who was nominated by Democrats Republicans. The other Supreme Court race is for a full eight-year term, between Democratic-appointed Kimberly Ann Thomas and state Rep. Andrew Fink, a Hillsdale Republican. Democrats currently hold a 4-3 lead among justices appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court.
    • A multitude of local races also: Depending on where you live, you will decide on local races, Also. To see exactly what’s on your ballot today, visit michigan.gov/vote and click “What’s on the Ballot” under “Your Voter Information.”

    Contact Arpan Lobo: [email protected]

    Looking to learn more about Michigan’s elections this year? Check out our voter’s guidesubscribe to our election newsletter and feel free to share your thoughts in any way letter to the editor.

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