Michigan elections, 2022

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This page provides information on the 2022 elections in Michigan, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

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Election dates

Statewide election dates in Michigan are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

Statewide election dates

August 2, 2022: Primary
November 8, 2022: General election

Offices on the ballot

Below is a list of Michigan elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2022. Click the links to learn more about each type:

Michigan elections, 2022
Office	Elections?	More information
U.S. Senate	—	—
U.S. House	✓	Click here
Congress special election	—	—
Governor	✓	Click here
Other state executive	✓	Click here
State Senate	✓	Click here
State House	✓	Click here
Special state legislative	✓	Click here
State Supreme Court	✓	Click here
Intermediate appellate courts	✓	Click here
School boards	✓	Click here
Municipal government	✓	Click here
Recalls	✓	Click here
Ballot measures	✓	Click here
Local ballot measures	✓	Click here

Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
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Noteworthy elections

Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.

Statewide ballot measures

See also: Michigan 2022 ballot measures

Type	Title	Description	Result	Yes Votes	No Votes
LRCA	Proposal 1	Change the term limits for state legislators from three 2-year terms (6 years) in the state House and two 4-year terms (8 years) in the state Senate to 12 combined years in the Legislature	a	2,838,540 (66%)	1,433,154 (34%)
CICA	Proposal 2	Add several election and voting policies to the Michigan Constitution	a	2,586,255 (60%)	1,725,110 (40%)
CICA	Proposal 3	Provide a state constitutional right to reproductive freedom, defined to include abortion, contraceptives, and pregnancy-related matters	a	2,482,382 (57%)	1,898,906 (43%)

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Voting information

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General election

Election information in Michigan: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 24, 2022
Online: Oct. 24, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

In-person: Nov. 7, 2022
By mail: Received by Nov. 4, 2022
Online: Nov. 4, 2022

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
By mail: Received by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Sep. 29, 2022 to Nov. 7, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Primary election

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Redistricting following the 2020 census

See also: Redistricting in Michigan after the 2020 census