Michigan’s Primary Election Day is on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Michigan voters have the option to view their sample ballot before heading to the polls. Here’s what to know:
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How do I see a sample ballot for the 2026 primary election?
To see your sample ballot for the 2026 August primary election, visit the Michigan Voter Information Center.
Can I vote a “split” ticket in the August primary election?
No. Michigan voters can only vote in one party column and cannot “split” their ticket, meaning to vote in more than one party column, if voting in a presidential or statewide primary.
Voters can “split” their ticket in the November general election. Michigan voters also have the option to vote straight-ticket by selecting the option on the side of their ballot with partisan races. Voting straight ticket does not automatically include selections on the non-partisan side of the ballot.
Do I need to vote the entire ballot?
Michigan voters are not required to vote the entire ballot. You can choose the races or ballot questions you want to vote. Skipping sections on the ballot does not invalidate your ballot.
When can I vote on primary election day?
The polls open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and close at 8 p.m.
Where do I vote on primary election day?
To find your polling location, visit the Michigan Voter Information Center. You can also find information about your registration status, track your absentee ballot and more.
How do I register to vote?
Michigan voters must be at least 16 years old, a U.S. citizen, and not currently serving a sentence in jail or prison to preregister or register to vote online, by mail, at a self-service station, or at a Secretary of State office no later than two weeks before Election Day. Eligible citizens can register to vote or update their voter registration up to and on Election Day in person at their local clerk’s office.
- Online at Michigan.gov/Vote: Register to vote online with their Michigan driver’s license or state ID number.
- By mail: Download, print, and complete an application to register to vote and return the application to the local clerk’s office. This form is also offered in large print.
- Self-service station: Voter registration is offered when completing a transaction at Secretary of State self-service stations across Michigan. Locate a self-service station at miselfservicestation.com.
- At a Secretary of State office: Eligible citizens will be registered to vote automatically anytime they complete a Michigan driver’s license or ID transaction.
- At the local clerk’s office: To locate your local clerk’s office, visit Michigan.gov/Vote.
Several state agencies and military recruitment centers also provide voter registration services.