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News for you from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and the Michigan Department of State. Call (888) SOS-MICH (767-6424) FB/IG: MichiganSoS

 Lansing, MI
Michigan.gov/SOS
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Michigan Department of State retweeted
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Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
@MIVeteranOct 26
Today is National Day of the Deployed, honoring all service members who have been deployed in service of our country. The day also acknowledges the sacrifices that military families make during deployment.
A male service member pats another male service member on the back as he boards an aircraft with fellow deployed individuals. Text: National Day of the Deployed. October 26. Photo Source: DVIDS. The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement. With the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Logo.

ALT A male service member pats another male service member on the back as he boards an aircraft with fellow deployed individuals. Text: National Day of the Deployed. October 26. Photo Source: DVIDS. The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement. With the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Logo.

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Another day of early voting has dawned in Michigan! mi.gov/earlyvoting
A vote early here today sign stands along a country road with the sun rising through the trees in the background

ALT A vote early here today sign stands along a country road with the sun rising through the trees in the background

A mother father and child pose at a selfie station in Groveland Township

ALT A mother father and child pose at a selfie station in Groveland Township

A clerk and three election inspectors stand in front of a bulletin board in Tyrone Township

ALT A clerk and three election inspectors stand in front of a bulletin board in Tyrone Township

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Early voting photo gallery: Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie and MDOS team members at Wayne County Community College District's NW campus today with giveaways, election workers in Plymouth and Grand Blanc Township greeted voters, and VOTE art in Canton.
Four people stand behind a table with election day giveaways such as stickers, bags, balls and snacks.

ALT Four people stand behind a table with election day giveaways such as stickers, bags, balls and snacks.

Two election workers seat at a check-in table in Plymouth

ALT Two election workers seat at a check-in table in Plymouth

Six members of the Grand Blanc Township early voting team stand behind a table at a wall with GBT on it

ALT Six members of the Grand Blanc Township early voting team stand behind a table at a wall with GBT on it

Artwork that features the letters VO stacked on the letters TE, spelling VOTE

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It's a beautiful day for early voting across Michigan! mi.gov/earlyvoting
An early voting here sign is shown underneath a tree with fall colors

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An early voting here today sign on the walk in front of the Bloomfield Township Library

ALT An early voting here today sign on the walk in front of the Bloomfield Township Library

A vote here sign near a sign for Paradise Township

ALT A vote here sign near a sign for Paradise Township

A vote early here today sign along a country road

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Michigan Department of State retweeted
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Loni Love
@LoniLoveOct 24
#Detroit we are here and #AmbassadorLoni s ready for duty .. let’s party to the polls.. today is Vote Early Day!!! Come on down to Beacon Park!!!
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Bennett cast a ballot for the first time in Byron Center today and picked out an I Voted sticker.
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A marching band helped kick things off at the NW Activity Center in Detroit this morning. Find the early voting site near you at mi.gov/earlyvoting
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City of Detroit
@CityofDetroitOct 24
Detroit, join us today! 🗳️💙 ‌‌Early voting starts today and runs through Sunday, November 1. Stop by the Northwest Activities Center for voting, family fun, resources, and giveaways. ‌‌Then enjoy Scarefest tonight! 🎃 ‌‌#DetroitVotes2026‌
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The first day of statewide early voting is underway! mi.gov/vote
Luis, a voter in Detroit, holds up an 'I voted early' sticker

ALT Luis, a voter in Detroit, holds up an 'I voted early' sticker

A ballot drop box next to an upright banner that has the words early voting on it

ALT A ballot drop box next to an upright banner that has the words early voting on it

A yard sign that reads "Early voting here. Voto Adelantado Aqui. GR Votes

ALT A yard sign that reads "Early voting here. Voto Adelantado Aqui. GR Votes

Four people sit at a desk and two people stand behind them at a Northville polling place

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Over one million ballots have been cast in Michigan's General Election! See the latest stats: mi.gov/votingdashboard
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Statewide early voting for the Nov. 3 General Election officially begins today! Registered voters can cast their ballot in person ahead of Election Day between Oct. 24 and Nov. 1. Visit mi.gov/earlyvoting to find your early voting site and learn more.
Person standing and voting at a ballot booth in the background Silhouette of the state of Michigan Illustration of two stars Text: Statewide early voting starts today October 24 through November 1 Mi.gov/vote

ALT Person standing and voting at a ballot booth in the background Silhouette of the state of Michigan Illustration of two stars Text: Statewide early voting starts today October 24 through November 1 Mi.gov/vote

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Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning
@MIOHSPOct 20
It's National Teen Driver Safety Week. Getting behind the wheel as a new driver is exciting! Parents, talk to your teen about being careful, alert, and focused while driving. Check out this toolkit with information and resources to share with your teens. go.mi.gov/k3sk23645
Split screen: in the left pane is an image of a father handing car keys to his teen son who is behind the wheel. In the right pane is a graphic of the cover page of the Teen Driving Parental Toolkit.

ALT Split screen: in the left pane is an image of a father handing car keys to his teen son who is behind the wheel. In the right pane is a graphic of the cover page of the Teen Driving Parental Toolkit.

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BRANCH ALERT: The Secretary of State office in Temperance has closed until at least 3 p.m. as a cautionary measure regarding the nearby chemical release in Toledo. Residents and staff are being redirected to the Monroe office.
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Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning
@MIOHSPOct 20
Every student deserves a safe trip to and from school. It is National School Bus Safety Week. Please join the National Coalition for Safer Roades, Verra Mobility, and the OHSP in reminding parents to prepare your child for riding the school bus and for motorists to slow down, put distractions away, and watch for children near school buses and bus stops. Stop today. Protect tomorrow. michigan.gov/SchoolBusSafety
Image of a girl about to board a school bus with the text "Safe moves around the school bus. Teach your child how to board and exit the bus safely. National School Bus Safety Week."

ALT Image of a girl about to board a school bus with the text "Safe moves around the school bus. Teach your child how to board and exit the bus safely. National School Bus Safety Week."

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BRANCH ALERT: The Secretary of State office in Clarkston is currently unable to process transactions due to a power outage. Residents and staff are being redirected to the Pontiac and Rochester Hills offices.
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Today is the last day to register online or by mail to vote in the Nov. 3 General Election. Citizens can still register in person at their city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency, even on Election Day.
Illustration of a calendar that shows October 2026 with the 19th circled Silhouette of the state of Michigan Text: Today is the last day to register online or by mail to vote in the November 3 General Election Mi.gov/vote

ALT Illustration of a calendar that shows October 2026 with the 19th circled Silhouette of the state of Michigan Text: Today is the last day to register online or by mail to vote in the November 3 General Election Mi.gov/vote

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Register to vote, find your early voting site, and learn more at mi.gov/vote
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The Board of State Canvassers regularly scheduled meeting for Friday, Oct. 23, has been canceled: go.mi.gov/d6bfk3634
Laptop on table with four empty chairs and a poster of a Michigan map. Text: Meeting canceled Board of State Canvassers

ALT Laptop on table with four empty chairs and a poster of a Michigan map. Text: Meeting canceled Board of State Canvassers

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BRANCH ALERT: The Secretary of State office in Traverse City is closing for the rest of the day due to a facility maintenance issue. Residents and staff are being rerouted to the Honor and Suttons Bay office. Most transactions can be done online at mi.gov/sos
Official Secretary of State seal Text: Michigan Secretary of State branch alert

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Michigan voters have options to cast their ballot. Make your voice heard by Nov. 3! Visit mi.gov/vote to learn more.
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