Still have an absentee ballot? It's too late to mail it, but you can still have your vote counted

If you procrastinated after receiving your absentee ballot, officials say you shouldn't try to mail it to your local clerk at this late date, but you can still have your vote counted.

The Michigan Secretary of State office said in October that citizens voting absentee shouldn't put their ballots in the mail later than Oct. 22 to prevent potential mail delays that might keep your local clerk from receiving the ballot.

Election Day is Nov. 5 across Michigan. Early voting locations are still open through Sunday for those who wish to vote in person.

While mail is no longer an option, there are still ways to get your ballot into the hands of election officials.

How can I return my absentee ballot?

Drop box: Voters can return a completed and signed ballot to one of their clerk's secure drop boxes located in their city or township. To find your clerk's drop box location click here.

On Election Day: Voters can return their absentee ballot at their Election Day polling place, and insert it into the tabulator themselves. You can find your polling place at michigan.gov/vote.

At an early voting site: Voters can return their absentee ballot at their early voting site and insert it into the tabulator. Early voting in Michigan ends Sunday. You can find your early voting site at michigan.gov/vote.

At a clerk's office: Voters can also return their absentee ballot to their clerk's office prior to Election Day. You can find your clerk's office at michigan.gov/vote.

Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at [email protected].

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: How to return your absentee ballot in Michigan ahead of Election Day