Politics & Government

Plan to Vote in November? Register by Oct. 9

Royal Oak voters may register or pick up an absent voter ballot application at city hall.

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 general election is just around the corner. 

Royal Oak residents have until Oct. 9 to register at Royal Oak City Hall, any Secretary of State office or by mail. In order to vote, you must:

  • be 18 years or older on or before election day
  • be a citizen of the U.S.
  • have lived in Michigan for at least 30 days
  • be registered on or before the close of registration

Those who aren't able to go to the polls on election day may cast an absentee ballot. To download the application, visit the city's website or download the PDF file in this article.

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Additional information about voting in the City of Royal Oak is available on the city's website or by calling the Royal Oak City Clerk's office at 248-246-3000. For more information about voting in Michigan, visit the Michigan Voter Information Center


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