Here are a few a things to know as voters head to the polls for the Tuesday, Aug. 4, primary election:

ON THE BALLOT

Oakland County voters will see ballots with candidates for statewide races as ballot proposals for millage requests.

TURNOUT

Turnout is hard to predict because there are too many variables, according to a county clerk spokeswoman.

For details, visit the county’s list of candidates: https://elections.oaklandcountymi.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/31253/639207541069130000 or ballot questions online at https://elections.oaklandcountymi.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/31135/639154850948170000

To learn more, visit the Oakland County clerk’s elections page: https://elections.oaklandcountymi.gov/

WEATHER

The National Weather Service’s White Lake Township office predicts mostly sunny skies with a high near 85 with calm winds. https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?x=188&y=168&site=dtx&zmx=&zmy=&map_x=187&map_y=167

POLL HOURS

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in every jurisdiction.

WHO CAN VOTE

You can vote at your polling place until 8 p.m. today – anyone already in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to cast a ballot. You have the right to register to vote and vote up to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

NEED TO REGISTER?

If you’re not registered to vote or need to change the address for your voter registration, visit your city or township clerk’s office as soon as possible today to avoid lines. You can vote at your clerk’s office. You cannot register to vote after 8 p.m. today.

HOW TO VOTE

Check out the front and back of your ballot to review your choices. Be sure to vote for nonpartisan candidates and on any ballot issues. The non-partisan group MichiganVoting.org has a tutorial on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n483tnkddoE.

If you’re at a polling place and make a mistake, election workers can spoil that ballot and issue a new one.

WHAT DO I NEED TO VOTE

Voters must be at least 18 years old and U.S. citizens. People currently in jail or prison cannot cast a ballot. Voters must show proof of being a Michigan resident and living in their city or township for at least 30 days before today. Proof must be either: a Michigan driver’s license or state ID; or a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government check that shows your name and address or another document issued by a federal, state or local government agency. Michigan residents attending college can register to vote based on their school or home address. Out-of-state residents who are U.S. citizens attending Michigan schools can register to vote based on their school address. Michigan residents attending out-of-state schools can register to vote at their Michigan address. It is illegal to cast ballots in two different states for the same election.

WHERE DO I VOTE

Voters can find their polling places and confirm their voter registration status online at: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index/#yourclerk.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS

These must be returned by 8 p.m. today to your municipal clerk’s office. If you filled out an absentee ballot but haven’t returned it and want to make changes, visit your municipal clerk’s office to spoil the ballot and get a new one.

POLL RESTRICTIONS

People campaigning for a candidate or ballot measure must stand at least 100 feet away from a polling place. Voters cannot wear any clothing promoting a candidate or election-related messages, or carry election, campaign or other partisan items (literature, stickers, fliers, etc.) into the polling place. No one is allowed to request signatures or sign petitions within 100 feet of a polling place.