Midland County, Michigan
Your guide to voting in Midland County, Michigan: registration, sample ballots, ID requirements and where to get local help. Home to about 84,000 people, Midland County ranks 24th in population among Michigan's 83 counties. In Michigan, your city or township clerk handles registration, absentee ballots and early voting, with the county clerk helping run elections.
Next Election
February 22, 2028
Voter Portal
Register Online
What's On My Ballot?
ID Requirements
Absentee / Early Voting
Registration Deadline
Register online or by mail at least 15 days before an election; same-day registration is available at your local clerk's office through Election Day.
Why Voting Matters
In Midland County, the people who show up to vote decide who represents everyone. The next election for Midland County voters is Michigan's presidential primary on February 22, 2028; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. Many Midland County jobs are in health care and manufacturing, so decisions about health care costs and manufacturing jobs hit close to home.
In the 2024 presidential election, about 50,300 ballots were cast in Midland County, up about 2% from 49,100 in 2020. With roughly 67,300 adults living in the county, that is around 75% of adult residents, above the statewide rate of about 70%.
That means roughly 17,000 adult residents did not cast a presidential ballot. Some are not eligible, but many are, and that is a lot of untapped power. If just one in 20 of them voted, Midland County would add about 851 voices, more than enough to decide a close local race.
Across about 516 square miles, Midland County averages around 163 people per square mile, mixing neighborhoods, towns and open land. The county is home to about 0.8% of Michigan's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in Midland County include 48612, 48615, 48618, 48620, 48623, 48626, 48628 and 48634, plus 13 more. Confirm your registration, read through your sample ballot before Election Day, and choose whether you will vote early, by mail or in person. Invite someone you know in Midland County to join you.
Voter Assistance Resources
Questions about voting in Midland County? In Michigan, your city or township clerk handles registration, absentee ballots and early voting, with the county clerk helping run elections. For registration, polling places, early voting and absentee ballots, contact your city or township clerk.
Statewide directory, Michigan Voter Information Center clerk search:
https://vote.michigan.gov/mvic/ClerkSearch.aspx
See your sample ballot. Michigan Voter Information Center: What's on the ballot?:
https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/publicballot/index
You can also preview a personalized ballot at Vote411.org.
Free, nonpartisan help is available before and on every Election Day: call or text the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682). Asian languages: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683).
Voters with disabilities in Midland County can ask for an accessible voting machine, curbside voting where offered, and help from a person of their choice. If you run into barriers, contact Michigan Protection & Advocacy Services, Michigan's Protection and Advocacy agency, at (800) 288-5923. VoteRiders (844-338-8743) offers free help with voter ID.
Need a ride? Many local transit agencies and ride services offer free or discounted rides to the polls on Election Day, so check what is available before the next election. See our Michigan voter page for statewide options. Details can change, so confirm with the official election office.
Military and overseas voters can get help from the Federal Voting Assistance Program at 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or fvap.gov.
Sign up to be an election worker
Election workers (often called poll workers) keep voting running smoothly in Midland County. Most are paid for their time, get free training, and help their neighbors cast their ballots. You can work a full day, a shorter shift, or help before Election Day. County and municipal election offices recruit and train their own workers, and the EAC's Help America Vote page links to yours. Find out how to sign up:
https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
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