(UNDATED) -- Requests for absentee ballots have increased by 350 percent compared to the same time ahead of the 2016 state primary, according to data from the Michigan Department of State.
Voters overwhelmingly approved a change to the state constitution in 2018 to expand voting access in multiple ways, including allowing all voters to vote absentee without providing a reason.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson ensured that all of the state’s 7.7 million registered voters were mailed an application and instructions to safely vote from home.
Voters are encouraged to return their ballots as soon as possible.
Residents can register to vote and request an absentee ballot at Michigan.gov/Vote.
