In Michigan, 78% of 18-year-olds are registered to vote, compared to >90% of voters 45+
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Learn MoreMichigan Voter Registration Gap
This maps shows the most recent county-level voter registration rates in Michigan, one of a set of 31 states we currently track, with more states coming soon. Rates are shown for both 18-year-olds and adults ages 45 and older. Click a county to learn more about voter registration in there.
Michigan
78% of 18-year-olds are registered to vote as of May 1, 2026.
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Michigan County Registration Rates
This table shows the voter registration rates in each Michigan county or county-equivalent as of May 1, 2026. We omit counties with populations below 10,000.
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| 18 vs 45+ | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcona County | > 90% | > 90% | 56 | 10,397 | |
| Allegan County | > 90% | > 90% | 1,333 | 121,456 | |
| Alpena County | > 90% | > 90% | 253 | 28,880 | |
| Antrim County | > 90% | > 90% | 227 | 24,127 | |
| Arenac County | > 90% | > 90% | 135 | 15,077 | |
| Barry County | > 90% | > 90% | 735 | 63,409 | |
| Bay County | > 90% | > 90% | 1,034 | 103,008 | |
| Benzie County | > 90% | > 90% | 166 | 18,310 | |
| Berrien County | 85% | > 90% | 1,703 | 153,288 | |
| Branch County | > 90% | > 90% | 499 | 45,300 | |
| Calhoun County | 89% | > 90% | 1,668 | 133,778 | |
| Cass County | 90% | > 90% | 651 | 51,520 | |
| Charlevoix County | > 90% | > 90% | 254 | 26,108 | |
| Cheboygan County | 88% | > 90% | 268 | 25,865 | |
| Chippewa County | 58% | > 90% | 548 | 36,295 | |
| Clare County | > 90% | > 90% | 281 | 31,218 | |
| Clinton County | > 90% | > 90% | 870 | 79,626 | |
| Crawford County | > 90% | > 90% | 106 | 13,369 | |
| Delta County | > 90% | > 90% | 337 | 36,813 | |
| Dickinson County | > 90% | > 90% | 231 | 25,954 | |
| Eaton County | 89% | > 90% | 1,210 | 109,130 | |
| Emmet County | > 90% | > 90% | 357 | 34,125 | |
| Genesee County | > 90% | > 90% | 4,538 | 403,305 | |
| Gladwin County | > 90% | > 90% | 234 | 25,693 | |
| Gogebic County | > 90% | > 90% | 110 | 14,319 | |
| Grand Traverse County | 89% | > 90% | 1,105 | 96,166 | |
| Gratiot County | 55% | > 90% | 686 | 41,385 | |
| Hillsdale County | 70% | > 90% | 665 | 45,654 | |
| Houghton County | 27% | > 90% | 1,467 | 37,693 | |
| Huron County | > 90% | > 90% | 283 | 31,113 | |
| Ingham County | 36% | > 90% | 7,597 | 283,913 | |
| Ionia County | 82% | > 90% | 859 | 66,574 | |
| Iosco County | > 90% | > 90% | 175 | 25,347 | |
| Iron County | > 90% | > 90% | 84 | 11,667 | |
| Isabella County | 25% | > 90% | 2,456 | 64,565 | |
| Jackson County | 82% | > 90% | 1,912 | 160,060 | |
| Kalamazoo County | 59% | > 90% | 4,540 | 262,375 | |
| Kalkaska County | > 90% | > 90% | 163 | 18,239 | |
| Kent County | 83% | > 90% | 8,689 | 663,150 | |
| Lake County | 54% | > 90% | 164 | 12,563 | |
| Lapeer County | > 90% | > 90% | 947 | 88,837 | |
| Leelanau County | > 90% | > 90% | 175 | 22,734 | |
| Lenawee County | 77% | > 90% | 1,348 | 98,415 | |
| Livingston County | > 90% | > 90% | 1,970 | 195,833 | |
| Mackinac County | > 90% | > 90% | 35 | 10,957 | |
| Macomb County | > 90% | > 90% | 8,789 | 879,853 | |
| Manistee County | > 90% | > 90% | 204 | 25,350 | |
| Marquette County | 40% | > 90% | 1,579 | 67,112 | |
| Mason County | > 90% | > 90% | 275 | 29,207 | |
| Mecosta County | 41% | > 90% | 901 | 41,242 | |
| Menominee County | 68% | > 90% | 305 | 23,247 | |
| Midland County | > 90% | > 90% | 910 | 83,757 | |
| Missaukee County | > 90% | > 90% | 144 | 15,207 | |
| Monroe County | > 90% | > 90% | 1,655 | 155,505 | |
| Montcalm County | > 90% | > 90% | 683 | 67,816 | |
| Muskegon County | > 90% | > 90% | 1,921 | 175,961 | |
| Newaygo County | > 90% | > 90% | 521 | 50,792 | |
| Oakland County | > 90% | > 90% | 13,560 | 1,279,825 | |
| Oceana County | > 90% | > 90% | 268 | 26,915 | |
| Ogemaw County | > 90% | > 90% | 183 | 20,885 | |
| Osceola County | > 90% | > 90% | 234 | 23,227 | |
| Otsego County | > 90% | > 90% | 251 | 25,584 | |
| Ottawa County | 58% | > 90% | 6,181 | 301,203 | |
| Presque Isle County | > 90% | > 90% | 91 | 13,209 | |
| Roscommon County | > 90% | > 90% | 157 | 23,737 | |
| Saginaw County | 73% | > 90% | 2,691 | 188,665 | |
| St. Clair County | > 90% | > 90% | 1,709 | 160,221 | |
| St. Joseph County | > 90% | > 90% | 653 | 60,969 | |
| Sanilac County | > 90% | > 90% | 413 | 40,462 | |
| Shiawassee County | > 90% | > 90% | 665 | 67,991 | |
| Tuscola County | > 90% | > 90% | 502 | 52,980 | |
| Van Buren County | > 90% | > 90% | 777 | 75,795 | |
| Washtenaw County | 32% | > 90% | 10,156 | 369,822 | |
| Wayne County | > 90% | > 90% | 20,027 | 1,772,259 | |
| Wexford County | > 90% | > 90% | 356 | 34,077 |
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The voter data shown on this page comes from a commercial source that compiles official state records and was last updated on Jun 9, 2026. Population estimates come from the American Community Survey. To learn more, read our research model.
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