How do I vote in Michigan? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more

With Election Day coming up on Nov. 5, here's your guide for all things related to casting your vote in Michigan. To see guides for other states, click here.

Do I need to register to vote?

Yes, you’ll need to register to vote in Michigan. Check your registration status here.

How do I do that?

You can register online here or in-person at a Secretary of State branch office, your municipal or county clerk’s office or the office of many state agencies. You can also print and mail in a paper voter registration application and mail or hand deliver it to your municipal clerk’s office.

What's the deadline?

The deadline to register online or by mail is Oct. 21, but you can register in-person through Election Day.

Where do I find out where my polling site is?

You can look up your polling location here.

Can I vote by mail?

You can request an absentee ballot online, by printing and mailing a paper form or in-person at your local clerk’s office. Online and mail applications must be received by Nov. 1. Find more detailed information about absentee voting here.

What's the latest date I can turn in my ballot?

Absentee ballots must be received by your clerk’s office by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Military and overseas ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within six days afterwards.

Is there a way I can track my ballot?

You can track the status of your absentee ballot here.

What if I need help getting to the polling site?

If you think you might have difficulty getting to your polling place, you can apply for an absentee ballot.

Where do I find election results?

USA TODAY will have presidential, congressional and statewide race results updating live here.

Illustrations by Veronica Bravo, USA TODAY

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Michigan voting guide: Polling sites, vote-by-mail deadline, more