I will not be able to vote in person on Election Day. How do I obtain an absent voter's ballot?

Absent voter ballots are available to all registered voters for all elections.  Your request for an absent voter ballot must be in writing and must be submitted to the City Clerk's office by hand, via postal mail, fax, or email, as long as a signature is visible .  The written request may be on a pre-printed application form supplied by the City or on the absent voter ballot application supplied by the State of Michigan, in a letter or on a postcard. Requests to have an absent voter ballot mailed to you must be received by the Clerk no later than 5 p.m. the Friday before the election. If you’re already registered at your current address, you can request an absent voter ballot in person at the Clerk’s office anytime up to 4 p.m. on the day prior to the election. If you’re registering to vote or updating your address by appearing at the Clerk’s office on Election Day, you can request an absent voter ballot at the same time you register. If you request your AV ballot the day before the election or on election day, you must vote the ballot in the Clerk's office.  

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1. I will not be able to vote in person on Election Day. How do I obtain an absent voter's ballot?
2. Do I need to show identification in order to vote?
3. Can I vote a "split" ticket?
4. May I receive assistance when voting?
5. Can I bring my child with me to vote?
6. Does my voter registration expire?
7. Where do I go to vote?
8. How can I learn more about the presidential primary process?
9. How can I check the status of my absent voter ballot request?
10. How do I register to vote?
11. I'm am living outside the U.S. how can I vote?
12. Can I take a "selfie" or photograph my ballot?
13. What if I have moved?