Deadline approaches for voter registration

Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is reminding state residents that they have until Monday, April 6, to register to vote in the May 5 election, which features a statewide ballot question.

To register to vote, applicants must be at least 18 years old by Election Day and be U.S. citizens. Applicants also must be residents of Michigan and of the city or township in which they wish to register.

Polls will be open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Voters may register by mail or in person at their county, city or township clerk’s office or by visiting any Secretary of State office.

The mail-in form is available at www.michigan.gov/elections.

To check their registration status, residents may visit the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.michigan.gov/vote.