What's on my ballot in Michigan? Key races, where to find sample ballot for 2024

Election Day 2024 is just one day away. And while more than 3.1 million Michiganders have already voted via absentee ballot or early voting, many more are expected to turn out to the polls Tuesday.

Here's what to know about what's on your Michigan voting ballot, and what races to know leading up to Election Day.

What's on my Michigan ballot?

The presidential election, between Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee former President Donald Trump, has taken up much of the oxygen of the general election cycle. But there are several other important races for Michiganders to decide.

Here's a rundown of the other races to know:

• An open U.S. Senate seat: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, and former congressman Mike Rogers, a Republican, are vying to replace the retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing, in Washington.

• U.S. House seats up for election: All 13 of Michigan's congressional seats are up for election, as they are every two years. A few of them are expected to be particularly competitive, including in Michigan's 7th Congressional District, where Democrat Curtis Hertel and Republican Tom Barrett are competing to replace Slotkin in Congress.

• The balance of the Michigan House of Representatives: Just like in the U.S. House, seats in the Michigan House of Representatives are up for reelection every two years. Democrats currently have a 56-54 edge in the chamber but if Republicans can recapture the state House, Michigan would have split party-control of government, as Democrats currently hold the state Senate and the governor's office.

• Two Michigan Supreme Court seats on the nonpartisan section: Two separate races for the Michigan Supreme Court will be decided Tuesday. One for a partial, four-year term between incumbent Justice Kyra Harris Bolden, who Democrats have backed to complete the remainder of her term, and Branch County Circuit Judge Patrick William O'Grady, nominated by Republicans. The other Supreme Court race is for a full, eight-year term, between Kimberly Ann Thomas, nominated by Democrats and state Rep. Andrew Fink, a Republican from Hillsdale. Democrats currently hold a 4-3 edge of nominated justices on the Michigan Supreme Court.

• A bevy of local races, too: Depending on where you live, you'll get to decide on local races, as well. To see what exactly is on your ballot today, visit michigan.gov/vote and click on "What's on the ballot" underneath "Your voter information."

Need more info on this year's election? Use our Voter Guide

What time do polls open in Michigan?

Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. local time in Michigan. If you are in line at 8 p.m., you are still permitted to vote.

Where can I find my local polling place?

You can find your polling precinct by visiting the Michigan Voter Information Center at michigan.gov/vote. There, you can enter your address and the site will provide your polling place.

On Election Day, in-person voting must take place at your assigned polling place. Bigger cities and townships typically have multiple polling locations, so make sure you arrive at the correct one.

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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: What's on my ballot in Michigan? Key races, sample ballot