Your voter guide for Michigan's August primary election: See who's on the ballot

Amid all the visits Michigan's seen lately from the presidential candidates — as well as a lot of other news involving a switch among presumptive Democratic nominees, an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump and more — it would be understandable if some voters lost track of our upcoming August 6 primary.

Yes, there's an election right around the corner. And while it doesn't carry the cache of a presidential primary − we had those way back in February, in what seems now like a universe, politically speaking − these are important.

That's why we're providing you with a handy-dandy voter's guide right here . Here's what to know.

What are the key Michigan August primary election races?

Our voter guide provides details about the candidates in competitive primaries vying for their parties' nominations to the major races to be decided in the general election on Nov. 5, including:

∎ Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat

∎ All 13 of Michigan's U.S. House seats, with a couple of potential tossups

∎ Michigan's state House of Representatives seats

And more!

How do I vote in the 2024 Michigan August primary election?

Absentee voting has already begun for the Michigan primaries and statewide early in-person voting will begin on Saturday, July 27. And of course, there will be in-person voting on Election Day, Aug. 6.

More: Voting absentee in the Michigan primary? Here's how to make sure your ballot made it.

More: Early voting for Michigan's August primary election begins July 27

Remember, if you're not registered to vote already and you want to vote in the Democratic or Republican primary, you'll need to visit your local clerk's office and register in person with proof of residency documentation. You can learn more about that, deadlines and locations for early voting and getting and submitting an absentee ballot at Michigan.gov/Vote .

And remember to come back to the Free Press on Aug. 6 (and thereafter!) to see how the election is progressing and how the general election contests shape up.

Contact Todd Spangler: tspangler@freepress.com. Follow him on Twitter @tsspangler.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Your voter guide for Michigan's August primary election: See who's on the ballot