Voter files by state
How to get the Michigan voter file
Anyone can get the Michigan voter file with a public records request. The Bureau tells you the fee in its reply.
Facts checked October 1, 2026 from official sources.
The Michigan voter file at a glance
| Who provides it | The Michigan Bureau of Elections |
|---|---|
| Who can get it | Anyone, through a public records request. |
| Cost | No official price is posted. The fee is based on cost and comes in the Bureau's reply. |
| Vote history included | Yes |
| Format | An encrypted flash drive, mailed or picked up, or a file transfer. Never by email. |
| How to request | Fill out the voter file request form. Check Entire State and the vote history you want. Email it to MDOS-FOIA@Michigan.gov. |
| Rules for use | Phone, email, and full birth dates are left out. We found no limit on campaign use. |
Good to know: Local clerks can also give lists for their area.
Go to the official request pageAfter you get the file
Pick the voters you want to reach this week. Group them by street, then split them into lists one person can walk in a shift.
Our guide covers how to build a walk list, and the free walk list template gives you a sheet to print.
Then book a named volunteer for every list. That is the part Capstone Volunteer does.
How many volunteers will you need?
Enter your sites and dates. You get your number in seconds and a shift plan to download. No sign-up.
Check how many volunteers you need, freeSources
- www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/sos/02lehman/FOIA_FORM.pdf?r
- www.michigan.gov/sos/faqs/elections-and-campaign-finance/elections-and
- www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/voters/Available_Voter_File_Informatio
Checked October 1, 2026. Fees and rules change. The state office has the final word.
Michigan voter file questions
How much does the Michigan voter file cost?
No official price is posted. The fee is based on cost and comes in the Bureau's reply. Checked October 1, 2026. Confirm with the state before you buy.
Who can get the Michigan voter file?
Anyone, through a public records request.
Does the Michigan voter file include vote history?
Yes.
What do campaigns do with the voter file?
They pick the voters to reach, cut them into turf, and print walk lists for canvassers.