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    Do I have to fill out the entire ballot? What you need to know for Michigan

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    This story is part of a Lansing State Journal question and answer series about the upcoming election. Do you have a question about votes, ballot papers or results? Ask in the form at the bottom of this story. We will provide you with the answer.

    Question: Do I have to fill out the entire ballot?

    Voters will have about 20 races on their ballot, ranging from president to increasing the number of districts, but they don’t have to vote in every race to accept the ballot.

    Eligible voters have the right to vote – or not vote – in any race on their ballot. And while it is public information whether someone voted, who they voted for and how many races they voted in is not.

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    Voters who wish to cast a ballot in each race and are absentee should review their ballot carefully before dropping it off in a mailbox or returning it to their local clerk.

    For voters who cast their ballots in person, either at an early polling place or on Election Day, there are additional measures in place to prevent anyone from accidentally voting in too few or too many races.

    The tabulator machines are programmed to notify voters if their ballot contains an undervote, such as skipping certain races, or an overvote, such as voting for more than the allowed number of candidates in a race. Voters can then indicate whether they want to correct the issue or cast their votes as is.

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    What should I bring to vote?

    Voters who cast their ballots in person will be asked to show identification when checking in at the early voting station or polling place.

    Acceptable IDs include:

    • Michigan driver’s license or ID, which may be expired
    • American passport
    • Military ID with photo
    • ID with photo of an educational institution
    • Tribal photo ID
    • Driver’s license or ID issued by another state
    • A federal, state, or local government-issued photo ID

    If voters don’t have ID, they can still vote, but an election worker will ask them to sign a form before voting.

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