Michigan Department of State
@MichSoS

News for you from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and the Michigan Department of State. Call (888) SOS-MICH (767-6424) FB/IG: MichiganSoS

 Lansing, MI
Michigan.gov/SOS
Joined August 2010
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All Secretary of State branch offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 3, for Election Day, a state holiday. Most transactions can still be completed online at mi.gov/sos or on one of more than 160 self-service stations across the state.
Illustration of a hanging sign Official Secretary of State seal Text: Secretary of State offices will be closed Tuesday, November 3, in observance of Election Day Mi.gov/sos

ALT Illustration of a hanging sign Official Secretary of State seal Text: Secretary of State offices will be closed Tuesday, November 3, in observance of Election Day Mi.gov/sos
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Today is the LAST day of statewide early voting for the Nov. 3 General Election! Find your early voting site and hours: mi.gov/earlyvoting
Calendar that shows November 1 and a picture of an early voting here sign Text: Last day of statewide early voting Mi.gov/vote

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After today, you can cast your ballot in person on Election Day or you can return your mail (absentee) ballot to your assigned drop box, local clerk’s office, or polling place. mi.gov/vote
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Michigan's poll workers are on duty across the state and having a good time doing their part to keep democracy strong.
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Congratulations to these new voters: Maria (naturalized 2 yrs ago) first-time voter w/ her daughter and granddaughters, Luke's first election, Abby's first election and Clara's first election cycle w/her mom (she also voted in the primary).
A young man holds a sticker in front of a Vote Early Here Today sign

ALT A young man holds a sticker in front of a Vote Early Here Today sign

A young woman stands by an Early Voting sign

ALT A young woman stands by an Early Voting sign

A young woman stands with her mother

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Michigan Department of State retweeted
Audra Gamble@Audra_Gamble
Oct 31
Thank you to the election workers at the Allendale Township @OttawaElections early voting location for letting me take two stickers! Get those ballots in, y’all! #MIVotes
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Michigan Department of State retweeted
City of Detroit
@CityofDetroit
Oct 31
Every Detroit resident deserves to exercise their right to vote without fear or intimidation. The City of Detroit remains committed to protecting voting rights and ensuring every eligible voter can make their voice heard safely and confidently. Voter intimidation is illegal.
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Over two million ballots have been cast in Michigan's General Election so far with early voting continuing through the weekend!
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SOS branch offices to open at 10 a.m. EST on Thursdays for staff training and development: go.mi.gov/2id3x3738
Official Secretary of State seal Text: News release Michigan Department of State

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Michigan Department of State retweeted
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
@MIVeteran
Oct 26
Today is National Day of the Deployed, honoring all service members who have been deployed in service of our country. The day also acknowledges the sacrifices that military families make during deployment.
A male service member pats another male service member on the back as he boards an aircraft with fellow deployed individuals. Text: National Day of the Deployed. October 26. Photo Source: DVIDS. The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement. With the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Logo.

ALT A male service member pats another male service member on the back as he boards an aircraft with fellow deployed individuals. Text: National Day of the Deployed. October 26. Photo Source: DVIDS. The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement. With the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Logo.
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Another day of early voting has dawned in Michigan! mi.gov/earlyvoting
A vote early here today sign stands along a country road with the sun rising through the trees in the background

ALT A vote early here today sign stands along a country road with the sun rising through the trees in the background

A mother father and child pose at a selfie station in Groveland Township

ALT A mother father and child pose at a selfie station in Groveland Township

A clerk and three election inspectors stand in front of a bulletin board in Tyrone Township

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Early voting photo gallery: Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie and MDOS team members at Wayne County Community College District's NW campus today with giveaways, election workers in Plymouth and Grand Blanc Township greeted voters, and VOTE art in Canton.
Four people stand behind a table with election day giveaways such as stickers, bags, balls and snacks.

ALT Four people stand behind a table with election day giveaways such as stickers, bags, balls and snacks.

Two election workers seat at a check-in table in Plymouth

ALT Two election workers seat at a check-in table in Plymouth

Six members of the Grand Blanc Township early voting team stand behind a table at a wall with GBT on it

ALT Six members of the Grand Blanc Township early voting team stand behind a table at a wall with GBT on it

Artwork that features the letters VO stacked on the letters TE, spelling VOTE

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It's a beautiful day for early voting across Michigan! mi.gov/earlyvoting
An early voting here sign is shown underneath a tree with fall colors

ALT An early voting here sign is shown underneath a tree with fall colors

An early voting here today sign on the walk in front of the Bloomfield Township Library

ALT An early voting here today sign on the walk in front of the Bloomfield Township Library

A vote here sign near a sign for Paradise Township

ALT A vote here sign near a sign for Paradise Township

A vote early here today sign along a country road

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RT @LoniLove: #Detroit we are here and #AmbassadorLoni s ready for duty .. let’s party to the polls.. today is Vote Early Day!!! Come on do…
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Bennett cast a ballot for the first time in Byron Center today and picked out an I Voted sticker.
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A marching band helped kick things off at the NW Activity Center in Detroit this morning. Find the early voting site near you at mi.gov/earlyvoting
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Michigan Department of State retweeted
City of Detroit
@CityofDetroit
Oct 24
Detroit, join us today! 🗳️💙 ‌‌Early voting starts today and runs through Sunday, November 1. Stop by the Northwest Activities Center for voting, family fun, resources, and giveaways. ‌‌Then enjoy Scarefest tonight! 🎃 ‌‌#DetroitVotes2026‌
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The first day of statewide early voting is underway! mi.gov/vote
Luis, a voter in Detroit, holds up an 'I voted early' sticker

ALT Luis, a voter in Detroit, holds up an 'I voted early' sticker

A ballot drop box next to an upright banner that has the words early voting on it

ALT A ballot drop box next to an upright banner that has the words early voting on it

A yard sign that reads "Early voting here. Voto Adelantado Aqui. GR Votes

ALT A yard sign that reads "Early voting here. Voto Adelantado Aqui. GR Votes

Four people sit at a desk and two people stand behind them at a Northville polling place

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Over one million ballots have been cast in Michigan's General Election! See the latest stats: mi.gov/votingdashboard
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Statewide early voting for the Nov. 3 General Election officially begins today! Registered voters can cast their ballot in person ahead of Election Day between Oct. 24 and Nov. 1. Visit mi.gov/earlyvoting to find your early voting site and learn more.
Person standing and voting at a ballot booth in the background Silhouette of the state of Michigan Illustration of two stars Text: Statewide early voting starts today October 24 through November 1 Mi.gov/vote

ALT Person standing and voting at a ballot booth in the background Silhouette of the state of Michigan Illustration of two stars Text: Statewide early voting starts today October 24 through November 1 Mi.gov/vote

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