Politics & Government

Oct. 9 Is The Deadline To Register To Vote This November

Here's what you need to know about registering to vote in Michigan.

The Michigan Secretary of State's office is reminding eligible voters to register before the upcoming midterm elections. Those hoping to vote in the November election need to be registered by October 9, 2018.

Learn more about registering to vote in Michigan here.

The midterm election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. Michiganders will vote on two ballot initiatives, including legalizing recreational marijuana and voting on an independent redistricting commission, as well as choose the next governor between current Attorney General Bill Schuette (R) and Gretchen Whitmer (D).

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A recent poll of likely voters showed that Whitmer is poised to beat Schuette, with a double-digit lead. Don't miss the debates scheduled between the candidates.

Need to see a sample of the November ballot? Enter your city and See what your ballot will look like here.

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