While there are only a few issues to consider on Tuesday’s ballots in 11 communities in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, voters will have more options to cast ballots as a result of the overwhelming passage of Proposal 3 in the 2018 general election last November.

The May 7 election will be the first time Michigan citizens can take advantage of the sweeping new voting rights instilled in our constitution as a result of the Promote the Vote constitutional amendment enacted last fall,” said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said. “It’s a new day for Michigan’s democracy.”

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No need for an excuse to get absentee ballot

Any registered voter can now vote by absentee ballot without having to provide an excuse to local clerks.

Applications for those ballots are available from county, township and city clerks’ offices or at Michigan.gov/vote.

Completed ballots can be mailed or dropped off in person at your township or city clerk’s office.

They must be signed and received by 8 p.m. on election day.

New rules on registering to vote

People can register to vote in person with their township or city clerk through Election Day. But if you wait until Election Day to register, it can’t be done at your voting precinct. It must be done at your local clerk’s office.

Voters must verify their residence when registering to vote with one of these pieces of identification: a driver’s license or state identification card; a current utility bill; a bank statement, a paycheck or government check.

The documents must contain the voters’ name and current address.

What’s on the May 7 ballot

School funding proposals in Walled Lake, Clawson, Oak Park, Huron School District in Wayne County, Lincoln Park, Fitzgerald Schools in Macomb County and New Haven.

General operation or road millages in Royal Oak Township, Woodhaven, Wyandotte.

A charter amendment in Highland Park.

A proposal to allow marijuana businesses in Royal Oak Township.

Poll times and where to find your local ballot