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We're 75 days from the November general election. Which means starting today, you can apply for an absentee ballot in Michigan.Voting by mail/absentee is super easy, but you need to act ASAP to ensure your vote counts. Let's walk you through it. (thread)
STEP 1: REGISTER TO VOTE. Have a valid Michigan driver's license or state ID? Head to http://michigan.gov/vote .
If not: Go to your local clerk's office with proof of eligibility and residency. The same website will help you find your local clerk. https://www.freep.com/storytelling/election-2020-voter-guide/register-to-vote/
If not: Go to your local clerk's office with proof of eligibility and residency. The same website will help you find your local clerk. https://www.freep.com/storytelling/election-2020-voter-guide/register-to-vote/
STEP 2: APPLY FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT. Starting now, you can apply here: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/avapplication .
Applications can be mailed, hand delivered, faxed or emailed to your local clerk. You have until Oct. 30 to request a ballot to be mailed to you. But don't wait; do this ASAP!
Applications can be mailed, hand delivered, faxed or emailed to your local clerk. You have until Oct. 30 to request a ballot to be mailed to you. But don't wait; do this ASAP!
STEP 3: FILL OUT YOUR BALLOT. By October or sooner, you should receive your ballot in the mail.
Meanwhile, RESEARCH! Get to know your local candidates, understand their stances on key issues, BE INFORMED. @freep will have a voter guide available soon to help you with this.
Meanwhile, RESEARCH! Get to know your local candidates, understand their stances on key issues, BE INFORMED. @freep will have a voter guide available soon to help you with this.
STEP 3: FILL OUT YOUR BALLOT (continued). When you get your ballot, complete it ASAP so you don't risk forgetting about it or the ballot getting lost.
And *follow directions carefully*! Seal the secrecy envelope. Sign the outside of the return envelope. Ensure your vote counts!
And *follow directions carefully*! Seal the secrecy envelope. Sign the outside of the return envelope. Ensure your vote counts!
STEP 4: RETURN YOUR BALLOT. You have 3 choices:
1. Mail it (do this ASAP to leave no room for USPS error)
2. Drop it off (many jurisdictions offer dropboxes for absentee ballots)
3) Take it in person to your local clerk.
BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED by 8 p.m. Election Day (Nov. 3).
1. Mail it (do this ASAP to leave no room for USPS error)
2. Drop it off (many jurisdictions offer dropboxes for absentee ballots)
3) Take it in person to your local clerk.
BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED by 8 p.m. Election Day (Nov. 3).
STEP 5: THAT'S IT! You did it!
Revel in the fact that you performed your civic duty. To check the progress of your absentee ballot, you can visit http://michigan.gov/vote .
Revel in the fact that you performed your civic duty. To check the progress of your absentee ballot, you can visit http://michigan.gov/vote .
BONUS: I changed my mind. Can I change my vote?
Yes! Through "spoiling," you can cancel an absentee ballot you've already sent. Send a signed & written request to your local clerk and say whether you want a new ballot or plan to vote in person. For more: http://michigan.gov/vote .
Yes! Through "spoiling," you can cancel an absentee ballot you've already sent. Send a signed & written request to your local clerk and say whether you want a new ballot or plan to vote in person. For more: http://michigan.gov/vote .
Thanks for listening! For a more detailed walkthrough on the mail-in/absentee voting process, here's @Dave_Boucher1 with more, including essential websites and deadlines to help guide you. Make your vote count, Michigan! 
https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/08/20/absentee-ballot-michigan-election-2020/3382648001/
https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/08/20/absentee-ballot-michigan-election-2020/3382648001/
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