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MSUvote and campus partners have been working to increase civic engagement, inform voters and share resources across the Michigan State University community.
With early voting beginning Monday, Oct. 19, and Election Day fast approaching on Tuesday, Nov. 3, here are key dates, deadlines and voting resources to help Spartans prepare to make their voices heard.
MSUvote is a nonpartisan campus committee made up of student leaders, faculty and off-campus voting stakeholders that aims to boost voter participation, share voting resources, foster civic dialogue and promote voter education.
From offering weekly tabling and student-centered events to supporting early voting and organizing faculty workshops, MSUvote works to ensure the Spartan community is ready for the 2026 midterms.
“MSUvote is distinctive in its university-wide approach, bringing together students, faculty, staff, university leaders and community partners to advance democratic engagement,” said Renee Miller Zientek, co-director of MSUvote, who serves as director of the Center for Community Engaged Learning. “Through initiatives like Spartan Leaders Civic Dinners, we create opportunities for students to engage across differences, build community and embrace civic responsibility as part of the Spartan experience.”
On Election Day, students registered and living on campus can vote at an on-campus precinct. Any voter in the East Lansing community can vote early at either WKAR’s Early Voting Center or the Hannah Community Center. It is important for students and all voters to know in which jurisdiction they reside, including if they are in Meridian or Bath township, as opposed to the city of East Lansing.
The MSUvote website is a comprehensive resource for MSU students, faculty, staff and community members, providing up-to-date information on voter registration, election deadlines and voting options. It offers step-by-step guides for registering to vote, requesting absentee ballots, and finding local polling stations, promoting active civic engagement in local, state and national elections. Additionally, you can find a calendar of important election-related events happening around campus.
Starting Monday, Oct. 19, East Lansing voters can visit the Early Voting Center on campus to cast their ballots between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. WKAR is once again functioning as the only public broadcasting station working with a university and clerk’s office to provide early voting. On Election Day, voters can also cast their ballots at WKAR, including if they have not registered yet.
MSU faculty experts can comment on the top issues facing voters and the importance of specific state and federal elections. As Michigan voters have two ballot proposals this year, MSU experts offer insight on what people should know about each measure.
Through Dec. 13, students are invited to discover their Civic Profile and participate in experiences that demonstrate how community engagement is civic engagement. This experience allows students to understand that participating in everyday democracy occurs beyond voting and through service, learning, leadership, philanthropy and dialogue.
MSU Dialogues is an intergroup dialogue program for students, faculty and staff. It provides a learning experience that brings together people across different identity groups over a sustained period to listen, learn and grow.
*Within 14 days of Election Day, voters must register in-person at their clerk’s office or a satellite office.
As Election Day approaches, MSUvote encourages Michigan residents to visit Mi.gov/vote for detailed voter information and Vote.org for out-of-state residents.
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