City shares information to help residents prepare for the General Election

- Oct 13, 2026

The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with Ann Arbor polling places open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. The Ann Arbor City Clerk’s Office is sharing information on how to prepare, where to vote, when to vote (wait for Nov. 3 or vote early), and more:

Step 1 — Get “election ready”

Register to vote

Do you need to register to vote in Ann Arbor? Find out your voter registration status and, if needed, register *online, by visiting the Michigan Voter Information Center “register to vote” page. City residents can also print and fill out a voter registration form (PDF) to submit by mail, email, fax or in person to the Ann Arbor City Clerk's Office.

*Note, after Oct. 20, city residents who have not yet registered and wish to vote in the General Election must turn in their application in person, and with proof of residency, to the Ann Arbor City Clerk's Office, second floor of Larcom City Hall, 301 E. Huron St. Voter registration services are also available at the satellite City Clerk’s offices on campus at the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA), 525 S. State St., or the Duderstadt Center, 2281 Bonisteel Blvd. Both sites are open daily 11 a.m.–7 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Oct. 21.

City Clerk’s office regular business hours are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–noon —and— 1–5 p.m. Special, extended hours leading up to Election Day will be:

  • Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday Oct. 25, 2026, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Monday–Friday, Oct. 26–Oct. 30, 2026, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. 

Get to know the candidates and learn about ballot proposals

Voters can prepare by viewing the state and local ballot proposals on the city elections webpage and can even find their sample ballot on the Michigan Voter Information Center. 

Step 2 — Decide how you will cast your ballot 

With advanced planning, voters can have more options for how they will cast their ballot. This includes:

Absentee voting

Absentee ballots were automatically mailed Sept. 24  to voters on the permanent absent voter mailing list and continue to be mailed daily as applications are received. Residents interested in voting absentee and still in need of a ballot or wanting to learn more can find details on the city absentee voting page.

  • Absentee ballots that are completed — voted, signed and sealed — can be dropped off or mailed in. The Ann Arbor City Clerk's office recommends voters use the designated City of Ann Arbor drop boxes or deliver voted/signed ballots in person to their office on the second floor of Larcom City Hall or to their satellite offices on the University of Michigan campus — at University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) or Duderstadt (North Campus). Satellite office drop boxes are open during satellite office hours. All other drop boxes are 24/7.
    • Please note, the ballot drop box once at Veterans Memorial Park has been temporarily moved (PDF) next door to Fire Station No. 3 due to onsite construction. Please do not use the emergency vehicle driveway; please instead access the ballot drop box from Jackson Place.
  • Voted ballots can also be mailed in, using the provided postage paid envelope, if time permits. The U.S. Postal Service recommends voted ballots be returned via U.S. mail at least seven days in advance of the election; mailing two weeks in advance of Election Day is optimal.
  • All absentee ballots must be turned in/received by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3, to ensure ballots are counted.

Early voting, in person

Registered voters in Ann Arbor may choose to tabulate their ballot in person at any of the city’s early voting sites. Simply choose your site, drop by during their open hours, fill out the ballot issued to you at check in, send it through the tabulator ... and you’re done!

Voters with an absentee ballot also have the option of bringing their ballot to a city early vote site to tabulate it themselves!

Ann Arbor early voting will take place at the following locations:

Saturday, Oct. 24–Sunday, Nov. 1 —
Wednesday, Oct. 21–Sunday, Nov. 1 —

Voting in person on Election Day, Nov. 3, at assigned polling place

Prefer to vote in person on Election Day? Registered voters can find their precinct assignment and in-person polling location information on the Michigan Voter Information site.  

  • Temporary polling place relocation — Please note, voters assigned to Precinct 5–45, Slauson Middle School, will instead temporarily relocate to vote at Bach Elementary, 600 W. Jefferson St., for this election. This temporary change will be reflected on the Michigan Voter Information site, and relocated voters were also mailed a notification postcard.
  • Construction note — Please be advised, the following construction may still be in progress on Election Day, Nov. 3. If this is in the path to your polling place, please plan your route accordingly. The city thanks affected voters for their patience.
    • Logan Elementary School (2685 Traver Blvd.) — Only accessible from the south, via Huron Parkway, because the Nixon–Traver intersection is closed.

Election Day voters can check the Election Day line tracker before heading to the polls to find out how many people are waiting in line and the estimated wait time (if any). 

Step 3 — R&R (relax & results)

Once voting is completed, your responsibility, for the moment, is done! 

However you decide to vote, you can put your civic pride on display with an Ann Arbor “I voted” digital “sticker.” Voters casting or dropping off their ballot in person can also pause for a selfie in front of an “I voted/#a2votes” backdrop (#a2votes in your social media posts!).

To keep up with results after 8 p.m. on Election Day, visit the Washtenaw County Clerk results website.

More information about the upcoming election can be found at www.a2gov.org/elections. And, of course, the Ann Arbor City Clerk’s office is happy to answer your questions, at 734.794.6140 or cityclerk@a2gov.org.

To stay informed of any elections or Election Day updates, go to:

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Media Contacts: 

Prior to Oct. 31 and After Nov. 5: Jacqueline Beaudry, City Clerk, jbeaudry@a2gov.org

Friday, Oct. 31–Thursday, Nov. 5: Steve Kilar, Communications Director, skilar@a2gov.org

Media, also see resources, including media guidance, elections-related local images and b roll available for use and more at: Ann Arbor Elections Media Hub (check back often; updates are ongoing)

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