Oh hello, Michigan! I'm Stephen Colbert. Do you want to vote in the 2020 election?
Of course you do! Everybody knows Michigan is the smartest
state in the nation! Well I'm going to show you how because it's time for part
15 of our 50-part series: Better Know A Ballot. Tonight, the
greatest state in the nation: Michigan! "The Votin' Michiganders!" What makes
Michigan the greatest? Well did you know Michigan was admitted to the union in
1837 and is known as the "Great Lakes State" as well as the "Wolverine State?"
Because when Michigan gets angry, it shoots adamantium claws out of its
mitten. Another fun fact: Michigan is one of just
50 states that have been selected to vote in this year's presidential
election. So here's how you can get started voting
in Michigan right now. This is general information for how you
can vote early and by mail. Check out
betterknowaballot.com for more information on
all the links you need. The link for Michigan is below.
First, make sure you're registered to vote. You can register online;
just use our link. The online deadline is October 19th,
so do it now. Once you're registered, you can request an absentee ballot.
Again, you can just use our link to get there. Carefully fill it out,
sign it and either mail it, email it or hand deliver it to your local clerk's
office. You can also apply online. All ballot
requests must be returned before October 30th, but if you want to
make sure to get your ballot in time to vote, do it now. Okay when you
get your ballot, fill it out carefully, sign where
indicated and mail it to the return address
provided on the envelope. You can also hand deliver it to a
dropbox or your local clerk. Your ballot must be
postmarked or hand delivered by November 2nd, but
the U.S. Postal Service recommends sending it before October 27th, so play
it safe and do it right away. Or, if you want to
vote in person before election day, you can cast an absentee
ballot at the clerk's office between September 24th
and November 2nd, or go to the polls on election day November 3rd.
Wear a mask, wash your hands, go vote. So there you are Michigan. Know another
smart Michigander who wants to vote? Just send them this video,
and spread the word using the hashtag #betterknowaballot.
So go cast your ballot, Michigan. It's what Robocop would do.