Legislative Committee Update

I hope all is well with you and your families during COVID 19. 

The general election on November 3rd is fast approaching. Please make a plan to vote! Early voting has already started. Remember, you do not need a reason to vote early with Michigan’s new voter law.  

It is recommended that you request an absentee ballot online or in-person, due to mail delays at this point. Note, you can request your ballot in person from your clerk’s office now until November 2, 2020. Voting absentee is a safe way to vote to protect your health, and the process is secure and accurate. How to request an absentee voter ballot: First, you must be a registered voter. You can register to vote online until October 19th, 2020. From October 20th through November 3rd, you can still register to vote with your local clerk with proof of residency. Note: your clerk’s office will be open the Saturday before the election. Check with your clerk’s office for their office hours. If you are already registered, you can request your absentee ballot online from either the Michigan Secretary of State website or the Ballot Power website. The Ballot Power website tracks your ballot online. Requested ballots were mailed out on September 24, 2020. If you have not received your requested ballot, contact your clerk’s office. 

Once you complete your ballot, it is recommended that you return your ballot in-person to ensure that your ballot is received in time. Many area clerk offices will have drop boxes to avoid personal contact. If you choose to mail in your ballot, it recommended that you mail it back no later than October 12th. In Michigan, the ballot must be returned to the clerk’s office on or before Election Day. 

We respect the divide between business and personal matters and this is why we are sending this information to your personal email address. Please be aware that no union dues are ever spent on political matters, such as partisan campaigning. If you are interested in learning more about the Michigan Education Association (MEA)’s Political Action Committee (PAC) and their recommended candidates, please visit this link. In these uncertain times, engagement is more important than ever. Participate, because your vote matters! 

 

In Solidarity, 

The Legislative Committee of the MSU-APA 

  

Summary of Resource Links 

MEA’s Political Action Committee and Recommended Candidates: https://pac.mymea.org/ 

Register to Vote Online: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/RegisterVoter 

More about Absentee Voting/Vote by Mail: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8716_8728-21037–,00.html 

Ballot Power: https://ballotpower.org 

For Information about the Election: https://www.vote411.org/