Michigan Department of Civil Rights

10/24/2026

Statewide early in-person voting is now available!

Michigan voters have the option to cast their vote at an assigned early voting site now through November 1.

For reliable, customized voting information, visit Michigan’s official resource at Michigan.gov/Vote.

If you believe that you have been discriminated against during the voting process. Complaints can be filed online at Michigan.gov/MDCR or by calling 800-482-3604.

10/22/2026

MDCR has free and accessible Voting Pocket Guides available to in multiple languages.

The pocket guides cover the following five topics:

• Accessible Voting
• Language Access
• Student and First-Time Voters
• Voting with a Conviction
• Voting Civil Rights for All

Digital versions available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, and Bengali

Visit Michigan.gov/mdcr/voting-rights to download your guide and other voting right resources today.

10/22/2026

Happening tonight:

We're excited to offer our Know Your Rights presentation on how to navigate the Michigan Department of Civil Rights complaint process! This presentation will be provided by our team and will cover the rights of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing communities in Michigan.

When: October 22, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Otsego County Library (Upstairs Meeting Room)
700 S Otsego Ave, Ga***rd MI 49735

Topics will include self-advocacy and the laws that protect our communities. Participants will also learn how to navigate the MDCR complaint process with guidance from DODDBHH team members on understanding the process and accessing available resources. This event is in partnership with Michigan Department of Civil Rights , Disability Network Northern Michigan , Grand Traverse Industries , and Local Interpreter Services Network (LISN).

(Image Description: Flyer detailing a presentation on navigating the MDCR complaint process for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing communities in Michigan with two navy blue boxes and white words outlining event details listed above. There is a ribbon across the right side with dark orange, dark yellow, and teal colors. The MDCR, Disability Network, Grand Traverse Industries, and the Local Interpreter Services Network logos).

10/21/2026

If you arrive at your polling place or early voting site and cannot enter because of accessibility barriers or mobility limitations, you may request curbside voting.

An election official can bring you a ballot outside so you can vote from your vehicle or another accessible location near the polling place.

If needed, someone accompanying you may enter the polling place to notify election officials of your request.

Visit Michigan.gov/mdcr/voting-rights to download your free Accessible Voting guide.

10/21/2026

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission will convene its upcoming quarterly public meeting to engage community members and stakeholders in ongoing efforts to advance civil rights across Michigan.

The meeting will also provide updates on current work within the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, which is the operational arm of the Commission.

Format: Hybrid
Zoom link for the meeting is located HERE: https://ow.ly/2W4g50ZUx5s

📅 Monday, October 26, 2026
🕙10:00 a.m.
📍Courtyard by Marriott at CMU
2400 E Campus Drive
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

There are two opportunities for public comment for those participating in person.
Community members are encouraged to attend. There are two opportunities for public comment for those participating in person.

ASL and CART captioning will be available. Other accessibility accommodations may be provided via request to [email protected].

10/20/2026

Need a Voter Assistant Terminal (VAT)?

Every polling place and early voting site is required to have a VAT, a ballot-marking device designed to help voters with a wide range of disabilities cast their ballot independently.

Learn more about VAT’s and other accessibility tools by visiting Michigan.gov/vote.

➡️ Visit Michigan.gov/mdcr/voting-rights to download your free Accessible Voting guide.

10/19/2026

MDCR Executive Director John E. Johnson Jr. educates Michigan voters on the civil voting rights and protections available to them under Michigan Law.

For reliable, customized voting information, visit Michigan’s official resource at Michigan.gov/Vote.

You can also contact us if you believe that you have been discriminated against during the voting process. Complaints can be filed online at Michigan.gov/MDCR or by calling 800-482-3604.

10/19/2026

Today is the deadline to register to vote online for Michigan's November 3rd election.

In-person registration will remain available at local clerks office through election day.

We have access to reliable and up to date voting rights information, visit Michigan.gov/mdcr/voting-rights.

You can also contact us if you believe that you have been discriminated against during the voting process. Complaints can be filed online at Michigan.gov/MDCR or by calling 800-482-3604.

10/16/2026

October 19th is the deadline to register to vote online for Michigan's November 3rd election.

In-person registration will remain available at local clerks office through election day.
We have access to reliable and up to date voting rights information, visit Michigan.gov/vote

You can also contact us if you believe that you have been discriminated against during the voting process. Complaints can be filed online at Michigan.gov/MDCR or by calling 800-482-3604.

10/14/2026

MDCR is excited to attend that Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan 's 13th Annual Fair Housing Breakfast, a benefit supporting their mission to end discrimination in housing and public accommodations and to promote accessible, integrated communities this October!