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This law outlines the various ways a registered elector in Michigan can apply for an absent voter ballot. The options include a written request, a specific application form, a federal postcard application, or an online application provided by the secretary of state. The elector can submit the application through mail, email, online, or in person to the city or township clerk.There are specific provisions for submitting applications close to election day, and an absent voter must sign the application, with digital or electronic signatures accepted. Additionally, a registered elector has the right to request absent voter ballots for all future elections with a single signed application. The clerk is required to have absentee ballot application forms available and can provide them upon request through various means.
In addition to the application methods, it’s crucial to note that an elector can submit an absent voter ballot application for a specific election or for multiple elections within a year. There’s also a provision allowing individuals to simultaneously submit a voter registration application and an absent voter ballot application. In such cases, once the voter registration is approved, the clerk must verify the absent voter ballot application and issue the ballot accordingly. It’s important to highlight that an individual submitting both applications on the day of an election must vote the absent voter ballot at the clerk’s office. Furthermore, clerks are required to have absent voter ballot application forms readily available, and these forms can be provided to registered electors upon request through various channels without the need for a specific request from the elector.
