Voting Resources Guide

Voter Information Guide

Non-partisan information on city, state, Congressional, and presidential elections and candidates

2026 Election Overview

What's on the ballot?

What’s on the ballot? (State of Michigan Ballot Information by location

  • 2026 Information (Forthcoming)
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Register to Vote

The two buttons below are for the Michigan Secretary of State online registration system. 

There are several ways to register to vote: 

  • Register online with a Michigan driver’s license or state ID 
  • Register by Mail
  • Register in person at a Secretary of State branch office, at your village, city or township clerk’s office or your county clerk’s office, at any state agency that provides public assistance or services to people with disabilities, or through a voter registration drive.
  • You can register at any time up to 8 p.m. on Election Day at your city or township clerk’s office.
  • If you are eligible, you will be automatically pre-registered or registered to vote anytime you complete a Michigan license or ID transaction with the Secretary of State, unless you opt out.
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Voter Information

State of Michigan - Voter Information

Find Your Elected Representatives

State of Michigan

Grand Traverse County

City of Traverse City

City Representatives (includes Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Commissioners)

Election Resources

Voting Rights

Michigan Voter Rights

Your voting rights are protected. These rights are guaranteed to qualified registered voters. Learn more on MichiganVoting.org

If you feel that your right to vote has been violated in any way, call the non-partisan election protection hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).

If you are unsure of your right to vote as a formerly incarcerated individual, call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) or visit https://restoreyourvote.org/.

Myths & Facts about Voting