Voting Access for All
Voting Access for All

Empowering ALL Michigan Voters: Voting Is Your Right!

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You Can Vote In Michigan If You Have a Felony
You Can Vote In Michigan If You Have a Felony
  • A person who has been released from jail or prison can vote!
  • People on probation, parole, and tether can vote!
  • People in jail awaiting arraignment or trial can vote!
  • Only people who have been convicted and are currently incarcerated in a prison or jail cannot vote—until they are released.
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Every Election Matters
Every Election Matters

Local Leaders make decisions that impact our lives

  • Appoint Police Chiefs
  • Set Local Criminal Legal Policy
  • Set Housing and Employment Policy
  • Physical, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Policy
  • Approve and manage city budgets
  • Elected Sheriffs, Prosecutors, and Judges play major roles in the Criminal Legal System and how it functions
Voting Information
Michigan May 2, 2023 Election Information: Communities with May Elections and May Election Key Dates Yes, You Can Vote in Michigan! EVEN IF……. You have a Felony Record, You are on Probation, Parole, or tether,...
VAAC Volunteer Opportunities
Find upcoming events where volunteer help is needed. Volunteer Opportunities Help by hanging VAAC posters in your community. Distribute VAAC Posters Other Volunteer Needs: VAAC has several opportunities, large and small, based on the availability,...
Hear Our Stories
Hear the strong, empowered voices of women and men whose right to vote was denied through incarceration. (You can also watch the full 18-minute version.) Our Voices Listen to Daniel Jones talk about participating in...

In Memory of Two of Our Founding Leaders

Danny Jones and Earl Burton standing next to a VAAC banner
Danny Jones (left) and Earl Burton (right) at our 2022 Anniversary Picnic.

We mourn the passing of our beloved leaders, Danny Jones and Earl Burton. We are grateful for all that they accomplished for those impacted by the criminal legal system. VAAC was built upon their vision and commitment to make a kinder, more just world. We cannot overstate what these giants meant to our VAAC family. Their light will live in our hearts as we continue to serve the community as they envisioned.

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Take 2 Minutes to End Prison Gerrymandering
Take 2 Minutes to End Prison Gerrymandering
Click HERE to take QUICK ACTION to End Prison Gerrymandering. Background on Prison Gerrymandering and why Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC) Is committed to...
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Support the call to end Prison Gerrymandering in Michigan
Support the call to end Prison Gerrymandering in Michigan
We are so grateful for this community and to everyone that was apart of this week’s Community Conversations. THANK YOU FOR STANDING WITH US!! Tuesday’s...
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Don’t Miss VAAC’s Community Conversation on Prison Gerrymandering!
Don’t Miss VAAC’s Community Conversation on Prison Gerrymandering!
Virtual Event to take place on May 9, 2023 at 6 pm. Register now at: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../prison-gerrymandering-how...In an era of mass incarceration, where people are counted...
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