Vote by Mail

Vote by Mail (Absentee Ballot)


All registered voters may request a NO REASON MAIL-IN voting ballot.  Voters can request an application to vote by mail by contacting the Clerk’s Department at (586) 992-0710 x3, email elections@macomb-mi.gov or text MTCLERK to 555888 and follow the instructions.
Return your application by:
  • Emailing a picture of the application to clerks@macomb-mi.gov - Postage free.
  • Drive-up drop ballot drop box located in front of Townhall 54111 Broughton Rd (near the flag poles) – Postage free.
  • Drive-up ballot drop box located in front of the Marvin Blank Senior Center 51210 Alma Dr. – Postage free.
  • Bringing the application to the Clerk’s office located on the 2nd floor at 54111 Broughton Road Macomb Township, MI 48042 - Postage free.
  • Return by mail with postage cost of $.55. Please allow 5-7 days for postal delivery during this time.

Drop Box

Drop Box
By adding yourself to the mailing list, you will automatically receive an absentee voter application for a ballot approximately 45 days prior to each election. You are required to complete and return the absentee voter application before the mail-in ballot can be issued for every election. If you would like to be added to our permanent mail-in voting list click here.

Please note that ELECTION MAIL IS NOT FORWARDABLE under Michigan Election law. If you will be receiving mail at a residence other than your permanent mailing location, please provide that address where indicated on the mail-in voting application.
Once the application is processed, you will receive your absent mail-in voter ballot.  You must complete the ballot and sign the return envelope and must be received by the Clerk’s office by 8:00pm on Election Day.

Voters can return their ballot by:
  • Drive-up drop box located in front of townhall 54111 Broughton Rd (near the flag poles) – Postage free.
  • Drive-up box located in front of the Marvin Blank Senior Center 51210 Alma Dr. – Postage free.
  • Bring the application to the Clerk’s office located on the 2nd floor at 54111 Broughton, Macomb Township, MI 48042 – Postage free.
  • Return by mail with postage cost of $.55. Please allow 5-7 days for postal delivery during this time. 
Click here to track and confirm your absent voter ballot online.

Vote by Mail (Absentee Voting) Deadlines


When is the deadline to request a ballot in the mail? When is the deadline to receive a ballot at the Clerk’s office? When is the deadline to request to spoil an already issued absentee ballot? Click here for the answers.

Military and Overseas Voters


Special services are available to assist military and overseas civilian voters participate in elections. If you are a military or overseas civilian voter who is eligible to vote in Michigan, click here for additional information.