UNOFFICIAL WFP VOTER GUIDE
Detroit Voting Guide
Wayne County General Election
MEMO: COMMUNITY VOTER OPS
DATE: NOVEMBER 3, 2026
EDITION: 26-GEN
[ URGENT: ELECTION DAY IS NOV 3 ]
> YOUR ELECTION DAY CHECKLIST
  • Find Your Polling Place: You must vote at your assigned neighborhood precinct on Election Day before 8 PM.
  • Have an Absentee Ballot? Do NOT mail it. It will not arrive in time. You must drop it in a secure drop box by 8 PM.
Find My Polling Place Find a Secure Drop Box
VOTE THE WORKING FAMILIES SLATE

Championing good jobs, public education, clean air, affordable housing, and holding corporate utilities accountable.

*** DEAD HEAT: ABDUL NEEDS EVERY VOTE ***
U.S. Senate (Michigan)
Abdul El-Sayed ENDORSED
vs. the republican nominee
This is the tightest race on the ballot. We need everyone knocking doors and making calls to send an unapologetic champion for Medicare for All to the U.S. Senate.
🚨 Join the Slack (Where the Magic Happens) 🚨
13th Congressional District
Donavan McKinney ENDORSED
vs. the republican nominee
Community organizer and State Rep. bringing real grassroots working-class leadership to Congress for Detroit & Wayne County.
8th State House District
Chris Gilmer-Hill ENDORSED
vs. the republican nominee
Dedicated community activist fighting for transit expansion, housing justice, public schools, and climate resilience.
Race Forecasts & Data WHO IS GOING TO WIN?
Track live statistical models and community forecasts for key general contests:

[1] KEY ELECTION DEADLINES

  • Early In-Person Voting: ENDED (Concluded on Sunday, November 1, 2026).
  • Election Day (In-Person): TODAY, Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Note: You must vote at your regular neighborhood precinct on Election Day.
  • Absentee Return Deadline: Must be received by your city clerk or placed in an official drop box by 8:00 PM TODAY, November 3, 2026.

[2] VOTING OPTIONS EXPLAINED

  • Option A: Vote on Election Day: Go to your assigned local polling place before 8:00 PM today, November 3, 2026.
  • Option B: Absentee Ballot Drop-Off: DO NOT MAIL YOUR BALLOT. It is too late for the mail. Hand-deliver it to a secure ballot drop box by 8:00 PM today.
  • Option C: Vote Early In-Person: This option is no longer available (concluded November 1).
LATE REGISTRATION: PROOF OF RESIDENCY
If you register to vote within 14 days of Election Day (including today, November 3, 2026), you must show proof of where you live. Documents must have your name and current address.
Acceptable documents include:
  • Michigan driver’s license or state ID
  • Current utility bill
  • Bank statement
  • Paycheck or government document
ATTN: IN-PERSON VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS
You will be asked to show ID when you check in to vote today, November 3, 2026. If you don’t have one, you can still vote. Sign the affidavit form provided by the poll worker. Your ballot will be counted.
  • Michigan driver’s license or state ID (may be expired)
  • Out-of-state driver’s license or state ID
  • U.S. passport or Military photo ID
  • Student or Tribal photo ID
PROVISIONAL BALLOTS: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
When to Request One: If your name is missing from the poll book today, November 3, 2026, request a Provisional Ballot. Never leave a polling place without voting.
Cure Period: You have 6 days after Election Day (until November 9, 2026) to verify your registration/address to ensure your ballot is tabulated.
Why It Matters: In tight general races, cured provisional ballots frequently decide the final winner.

[3] OFFICIAL VOTER RESOURCES