Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties

Wisconsin, Michigan voting registration requirements differ

By RALPH ANSAMI

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There will be a key difference between Wisconsin and Michigan rules when voters head to the polls for Tuesday's presidential election.

While Wisconsin allows same day registration for voters, Michigan law requires registration 30 days prior to the election.

Michigan's deadline for absentee ballot requests from registered voters is Saturday at 1 p.m.

Ironwood city offices at the Memorial Building will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday for absentee ballots.

The absentee ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on election day.

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