Voter Registration Deadline Nearing for Troy Mayoral Election

The deadline to register to vote in the May 7 election is just around the corner. 

Voters have until April 8 to register at Troy City Hall, any Secretary of State office or by mail.

This year, there is a new requirement to register to vote in Michigan. As of March 28, anyone wishing to register to vote must have a photo ID or a signed affidavit with proof of citizenship. If they do not have photo ID, they may sign an affidavit of identity verifying who they are and they will be issued a ballot.

A separate, newly passed law places new language on the ballot application that states that the voter is a U.S. citizen and is qualified to vote, and the voter certifies this by signing the application. 

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 an application, visit the Troy City Clerk's website; you may also print the PDF file attached to this story.

Editor's note: a correction to this article was made on Tuesday, April 9, to clarify the new state laws.