Number of votes in the August primary elections in Michigan
The presidential primary took place in February, but Michigan residents will vote for candidates for other offices on August 6
Essential Guide to Michigan’s August Primary Elections
Important information about Michigan’s August primary, including voting options, information on seats up for grabs, split-ticket rules, and how to preview your ballot.
In the Michigan primary elections on August 6, voters must decide which candidate they will vote for. However, they cannot reverse their choice of president.
The presidential primaries took place in February. President Joe Biden won the Democratic primary and former President Donald Trump won the Republican primary.
Following Biden’s decision to drop out of the race, his successor will be chosen through a different process. Based on the results of the presidential primary, 115 delegates in Michigan were set to support Biden at the Democratic National Convention. Those delegates are now free and will be part of a process that ultimately selects the party’s nominee.
Here are some frequently asked questions about the August election.
Q: Who is on the ballot?
A: Candidates for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and Michigan House of Representatives. In some places, voters elect county-level officials such as sheriffs, treasurers, and clerks. Some city, village, or township offices may also be on the ballot, as may issues such as bond issuance.
The Free Press offers a voter’s guide to the contested primaries for the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, the state House of Representatives districts in Detroit and some district offices in the Detroit metropolitan area.
Q: Can I split my ticket?
A: No. This is a partisan primary. You must select a party’s ballot and vote for that party’s candidates running against other candidates from the same party.
Q: When is the deadline to register to vote?
A: The deadline to register online for the primary election has passed. Michigan offers same-day voter registration, allowing voters to register in person at their local voter’s office up until Election Day.
Q: How do I register?
A: You fill out an application. Typically, this can be done online, in person at the clerk’s office, the Secretary of State’s office, and other government offices, or by mail. But because there are less than 15 days until the election, you must do it in person by the end of Election Day for the August primary.
Q: Who is eligible to vote in Michigan?
A: U.S. citizens residing in Michigan, at least 18 years old, and not currently in prison or detention.
Q: When are the elections?
A: The primary will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, and voting will last from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (you can vote if you are in line until 8 p.m.). Find your polling place here.
In Michigan, polling stations now also offer the opportunity to vote early, at least nine days before the election. You can find the relevant branches here.
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