PRINCIPLE
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Michigan

"Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice"

The Great Lakes State's 13 House seats reflect its diversity—from Detroit's comeback to the Upper Peninsula's remoteness. Michigan's blue-collar politics don't fit neat categories, making it the Midwest's ultimate swing state.

Midwest
Lansing
Capital
10.0M
Population
26th State
Statehood
15
Electoral Votes

Voting & Civic Participation

Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features

Voter Turnout

Overall Turnout 202474.6%

+9.3% above national average

Youth Turnout (18-29)58.0%

+9.0% above national average

Turnout Gap (Overall - Youth)16.6%

Good - Moderate gap

Voting Access Features

Early Voting
Mail-in Voting
Same-day Registration
Automatic Registration
Voter ID Required
Photo ID Requested (alternatives available)

Civics Education Requirements

State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards

C

Civics Education Standards

Strength Score: 87.5/100

Category: Strong (1.0-2.0)

Civics Test

Required for graduation

Test Type
Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) Social Studies
Implemented
2015

Course Requirements

Civics (1 semester); 3 total social science credits including 1 US History/Geography, 1 World History/Geography, 0.5 Economics

Credits Required
0.5 credits
Duration
1.5 semesters
Grade Levels
high school

Sources