Your Voter Rights*
- If you go to the wrong polling place, poll workers must direct you to the correct location.
- If poll workers cannot find your registration, you may be able to cast a “challenged ballot” when approved by the local Clerk.
- If needed, you have the right to ask for and receive help casting your ballot.
- If you spoil your ballot, poll workers must give you a new one upon your request.
* Adapted from “Make your vote count!” a brochure compiled by Timothy A. Snow, Kalamazoo County Clerk (383-8840) & LWVKA (544-0303).
Additional Voter Information
The websites listed below will give you information that will help you be an informed citizen and voter.
League of Women Voters of the United States: Information about the League and its resources; links to other sites. See also LWV of Michigan.
State of Michigan, Department of State: Click on “Elections in Michigan.” Election laws, state election results and other voter information.
Publius Election Information Resources: Check to see whether you are registered to vote, find your polling location, view your ballot and learn how to use your voting equipment.
Michigan Legislature: Guide to State government, legislation, and links to other State websites.
U of Michigan Documents Center: Local, state, federal and international government information, including candidates, issues, lobby groups and parties.
Politics 1: Comprehensive links to Presidential, Gubernatorial, US Senate and Congressional candidates; political parties; issues; Presidential administration.
Public Agenda Online: Public opinion and policy analysis.
Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, MSU: Research and education about public policy issues.
Rock the Vote: Voting, political issues, elected officials and candidates; oriented to youth audiences.
Brooking Institute: The special focus of their site is campaign finance law and administration. It provides background information on current law and regulations, tracks legal developments in court cases and administrative decisions, and reports on proposed new legislation and other reform proposals.