Over the weekend, Voting Access For All Coalition participated in two Silence the Violence events in Detroit, providing voter education, voter registration assistance, and civic education resources to community members.

On Saturday, VAAC joined the 19th Annual Silence the Violence March at Church of the Messiah. On Sunday, VAAC participated in the Charles W. Reid Community Help Center’s community outreach event held in partnership with Wear Orange and Moms Demand Action.

At both events, VAAC shared information about voting rights, upcoming elections, and available civic education resources. Team members answered questions, helped residents understand their voting options, and connected people with information they can use to participate in civic life.

Voting rights information shared at the events

VAAC reminded community members that many people in Michigan are eligible to vote even if they have been told otherwise.

Yes, in Michigan, you can vote even if:

🗳 You Have a Felony or Misdemeanor

🗳 You Are On Probation, Parole, or Tether

🗳 You Are Awaiting Arraignment, Trial, or Sentencing

🗳 You Do NOT Have a Michigan ID

🗳 You Have Unstable Housing

🗳 You Have a Disability

🗳 You Are a Naturalized Citizen

VAAC regularly shares this information because confusion about voting eligibility can keep eligible voters from registering or casting a ballot.

Meeting people where they are

Community events create opportunities for residents to ask questions in person and receive accurate, nonpartisan voting information in familiar spaces.

VAAC thanks the organizers for inviting us to participate in these events, and thanks everyone who stopped by our table to talk, ask questions, or learn more about VAAC’s work. We shared more photos from both events on VAAC’s social media pages. Follow along here:

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