A provisional ballot is a ballot requiring additional steps or information to confirm a voter’s eligibility to vote before the ballot can be counted.
A provisional ballot may be issued to a voter at a polling place if:
Their name does not appear on the list at the polling place.
They are at the wrong polling location.
They are voting for the first time and are unable to provide a valid form of identification.
After casting a provisional ballot, a voter has 6 days to provide appropriate ID documentation to their city or township clerk.
If election officials can verify that a voter is registered to vote in the appropriate jurisdiction, the provisional ballot will count. A provisional ballot is rejected if a voter is not registered to vote or failed to provide proper identification and proof of residency.
Notice to voters who receive a provisional ballot
Track the status of your ballot
Locate your local clerk's office