Heard of proportional representation but not quite sure what it is, how it works, or why people are talking about it?

Join Voting Access For All Coalition next week, on Friday, September 25, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM ET at vaac.me/Fridays for a community conversation about proportional representation and what different approaches could mean for who gets represented in our democracy.

VAAC will be joined by a special guest from Voters Not Politicians.

We’ll explore what proportional representation means, how it differs from the electoral systems most of us are familiar with, and what different approaches could mean for who gets represented in our democracy.

We’ll also discuss what changes to the way representatives are elected could mean for communities that have historically had less political representation, including Black communities, justice-impacted people, communities of color, and other groups that have often been underrepresented in elected office and political decision-making.

This meeting will cover:

• What proportional representation means and how it works
• How it differs from electoral systems many voters are more familiar with
• What different approaches could mean for who gets represented
• What different systems might mean for the ability of communities to elect candidates who reflect their interests and experiences
• How different systems might change the relationship between voters, representatives, and political parties
• Community questions and discussion

Whether you’ve only heard the term in passing or have been following the conversation for a while, this is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, challenge assumptions, and better understand the growing conversation about how representation itself is structured in our democracy.

VAAC Friday Community Meetings bring together directly impacted people, advocates, organizers, and community members from across Michigan to learn, connect, and stay informed about issues affecting our communities.

Friday, September 25, 2026
12:30 to 1:30 PM ET
Virtual on Zoom at vaac.me/Fridays

All are welcome.

This will be a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) educational discussion.