A Student voter message
As the largest and most diverse generation alive right now, young people have a chance to make a real impact in our country if every eligible voter participates in elections. In order to make sure that you can raise your voice and cast your vote in the upcoming local, state, and federal elections, you need to be registered to vote at your current address.
You can register for the first time or update your registration status right here.
Not sure if you’re already registered to vote at your current address? You can check the status of your voter registration here.
How to register:
Visit StudentVote.org, fill out your contact information and follow the steps provided.
If you have a MI State issued ID or Driver License: you are eligible to register completely online. Once you follow the online steps through studentvote.org and the dmv page, you will be registered to vote!
If you do NOT have a state issued ID or license: complete the online form, and then follow the steps to print out the registration and mail it in to your local or state board of elections office.
Once registered, or re-registered, you will receive a voter registration card in the mail confirming your registration status within several weeks. You can also check your registration status and view your sample ballot here.
Have more questions? Contact Sarah, the lead PIRGIM organizer, at seisenstark@pirgim.org
Once you are registered to vote, you can request your absentee ballot to vote from home safely. To be eligible, your application must be received by your clerk no later than 5 pm the Friday before the Election, October 30th. Here is more information about absentee voting in Michigan.
Already registered but want to stay up to date on the latest election information? Pledge to vote safely here!
You can also get involved with the New Voters Project campaign with PIRGIM Students (the Public Interest Research Group in Michigan) by filling out the pledge to vote and checking off if you’re interested in volunteering, internships, or full-time jobs. Or visit our website here.
I hope you will get civically engaged and show that Michigan votes.
UM PIRGIM Student Intern Jon Musai
PFC Executive Board