Get Involved in this Year’s Important Election and Make Your Voice Heard!

Every seat in the Michigan Legislature is up for grabs this year. It is important to note that none of these individuals are pharmacists, which is one reason why it is incredibly imperative that pharmacy professionals voice their opinion as to who they want to see advocating for patient safety and pharmacy issues. Do not let other health professions decide what is right for you! Get out and vote!

Candidate Information

Want to learn more about all the candidates? Get to know your state and federal legislator by visiting the MPA Web site.  Next, you can find out information related to all the candidates who are running in your district in every election. Click here to see a complete list that includes candidate name, district, party affiliation and a link to their Web site.

Election Information

Primary Election: The primary election, which takes place on Aug. 5, 2014, allows the opportunity for Michigan residents to vote for the candidate they want to see represent their chosen political party in the general election in November.

In order to vote in the primary election, you must be registered by July 7, 2014. Michigan residents only need to register to vote once unless they have moved or had a name change. If either of these has occurred, then you should verify your registration. To check if you are registered or if it is accurate, click here.  

The general election will take place on Nov. 4, 2014. Check out the table below to learn more.

Voting Information

Register to Vote: If you have never registered to vote, you can sign up now online.

Important Dates to Consider for the 2014 Election
July 7, 2014	Last Day to Register for the Aug. 5, 2014, Primary Election
Aug. 5, 2014	Primary Election
Oct. 6, 2014	Last Day to Register for the Nov. 4, 2014, General Election
Nov. 4, 2014	General Election

Absentee Ballots: Please note that if you will not be able to vote in person on the Election Day, you may request an absentee ballot. An absentee ballot allows you to submit a vote without having to go to the voting poll. To fill out an absentee ballot form, please click here.

Voting Tips:

• Register in advance
• Locate your polling site in advance (should be included on your voter registration card)
• Bring a photo ID (for a complete list of acceptable ID options, click here)
• Mark your ballot correctly. To learn more, please click here.

To get involved in advocating for pharmacy, join our new Pharmacy Advocacy Response Team (PART) today! Do your PART by contacting Amanda Lick, MPA manager of advocacy, governmental and regulatory affairs, at Amanda@MichiganPharmacists.org. She can also respond to any questions you may have regarding the election information provided.