If you aren’t already a registered voter, you have until next Tuesday, Oct. 9, to register to vote in the “midterm” election Nov. 6

U. S. and Michigan representative and senate seats will be decided, as well as house and senate seats in Michigan. Voters will pick Michigan’s next governor, attorney general and secretary of state as well.Ballot issues on legalizing recreational marijuana, rights to certain voting laws and political gerrymandering will be approved or denied by voters.

There are several places to register; at any county, city or township clerk’s office, any Secretary of State’s branch office, or by mail. For more information on registering to vote, visit the Secretary of State’s website at https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8716---,00.html