Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. for the Nov. 8 election. There are 14 polling locations for those who have registered to vote in East Lansing on election day.
Before heading to the polls, students should double-check to make sure they are registered to vote and find out where their polling location is in East Lansing. One way to do this is to go to the Michigan Voter Information Center website and search for voter information by providing their first name, last name, date of birth and zip code, or entering their driver’s license number and date of birth.
Polling locations on MSU's campus and in East Lansing
The Michigan Voter Information website also provides a sample ballot.
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“Knowing where you vote (is important) first of all, number one thing to worry about,” Wicks said. “Do your research. If you are not going to be able to vote on election day at a voting location, vote absentee. Be prepared for long lines.”
As of Oct. 28, there are 27,493 people registered to vote, according to the City Clerk office. Of that 8,534 are people ages 18 to 21.
To prepare before going to the polls, make sure to bring correct voter ID. It is acceptable to bring a driver’s license, even if it is an out of state license, an MSU student or high school ID with picture, federal or state government issued photo identification, military ID with photo, a tribal identification card or a passport, according to the Michigan Secretary of State website.
“Some people registered on campus and haven’t bothered to change their address. Is is very important to note that you will be registered where your drivers license address says you live,” Wicks said. She also said that you can just fill out a change of address form and you will be able to vote in East Lansing.
Wicks said most students who are registered to vote are in precinct six, which includes South Neighborhood, with the polling location in IM Sports-West, and precinct three, where the polling location is in the Hannah Community Center.
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