Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II Marched to Polls & Voted Early

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October 10, 2020

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PHOTOS: Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II Marched to Polls & Voted Early in Detroit to Highlight Voting Locations Across the City

 

DETROIT, Mich. – Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II cast his 2020 General Election ballot early to highlight 23 satellite voting locations and 30 ballot drop-boxes across Detroit.

 

Lt. Governor Gilchrist dropped his sealed absentee ballot at the City of Detroit Department of Elections office near Detroit’s Virginia Park to encourage voters and help spread awareness to thousands of newly eligible and young citizens in the city and across Michigan on how to take advantage of early voting options ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

 

“For every voter in Michigan, voting early is your right, and we want every Detroiter to know that no matter where you live or what your circumstances are, you have more options than ever before to make a difference in this election,” Lt. Governor Gilchrist said.  “With 23 satellite voting locations and 30 ballot drop-boxes standing by to receive your absentee ballot between now and Election Day, make your voting plan today, and make sure that your voice is heard.”

 

Starting now until Election Day, the Detroit satellite offices will be open:

  • Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 6:00PM
  • Saturday and Sunday from 9:00AM to 2:00PM
  • Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 from 7:00AM to 8:00PM

 

More information on early voting, registration and other options in the City of Detroit is available here: https://detroitvotes2020.org/votecenter/

 

A full list of satellite offices is available here: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/elections

 

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“Plan Your Vote” Tool

 

Lt. Governor Gilchrist used MichiganVoting.org’s online “Plan Your Vote” tool, a web-based resource that allows voters to quickly select their preferred method of voting, and to build out a step-by-step plan for how they will cast their ballot on or before the Nov. 3 General Election.

 

The Plan Your Vote tool is hosted at the MichiganVoting.org website here: https://www.michiganvoting.org/plan-your-vote.

 

By clicking on a streamlined series of questions on their voting preferences, voters can be directly connected to relevant information on options for voting early or on Election Day, voter registration, and local clerk’s office and drop box locations in their communities. The tool also has links that allow voters to check their current registration status, and to connect with trained election experts to answer any questions.

 

The coalition is currently operating an election protection hotline for voters with questions or concerns. The Election Protection hotline (866-OUR-VOTE/ 866-687-8683) is staffed by trained legal professionals from 9AM to 9PM Monday through Friday, and on weekends from 10AM to 4PM.

 

The coalition also continues to recruit poll workers, train volunteers for voter outreach and voting rights education. Applications to work the polls on Nov. 3, as well as more information on how to register and vote can be found at: www.MichiganVoting.org

 

Please see below for important dates in the “40 Days of Early Voting”:

 

  • Now: Voters can print and submit a paper application for an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 General Election.
  • Now: The Secretary of State’s online application for an absentee ballot is available at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/avapplication.
  • Now through Nov 2 at 4PM: Already registered voters can vote early at their city and township clerk’s office(s) for the Nov. 3 General Election.
  • Oct. 19: Last day to register to vote online or through the mail for the Nov. 3 General Election. Get registered to vote asap and do it online at www.michiganvoting.org, if you can.
  • Starting on Oct. 20 through 8PM on Election Day: you must register to vote in person at your city or township clerk’s office and provide proof of residency. Once you are registered, you can vote, all in one trip.
  • Oct. 20: If you plan to submit your completed absentee ballot by mailing it to your clerk, put it in the mail by Oct. 20 to be sure it arrives on time. After Oct 20, submit your completed absentee voter ballot by dropping it off at your city or township clerk’s office or the ballot drop box provided by your clerk.
  • Weekend of Oct. 31 – Nov. 1: Clerks’ offices must be open for at least eight hours for in-person absentee voting. Check with your local office to find out when they will be open. Find your clerk at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index/#yourclerk
  • Nov. 3 – Election Day: Polls are open from 7AM to 8PM local time.

 

For more information on mail-in ballots, same-day registration or ways to safely cast your vote before election day, visit www.MichiganVoting.org