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VAAC Friday Community Meeting on June 12: Understanding the Michigan Voting Rights Act & The Fight for Fair Representation
Questions about voting rights, representation, districting, and the future of federal voting protections continue to shape conversations across the country. Join VAAC on June 12 for a community discussion on the Michigan Voting Rights Act, recent legal developments, and what these issues could mean for Michigan voters and communities in 2026.
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VAAC in the News: Amplifying Every Voice on Election Day
Executive Director Angela Davenport Shares Why Voting Access for All Matters On Election Day, Voting Access for All Coalition was featured on FOX 2 Detroit, where Executive Director Angela Davenport spoke about the critical importance of civic education, outreach, and year-round engagement across Michigan communities. In the interview, Angela emphasized how VAAC works to ensure…
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Volunteer with VAAC: Build Power, Break Barriers
Discover how you can take action every week with Voting Access for All Voting Access for All is powered by advocates and volunteers who believe every Michigander should have the freedom to vote—especially those impacted by incarceration, poverty, and systemic barriers. When you volunteer with VAAC, you’re helping to remove obstacles and strengthen democracy for…
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New Michigan Voices Substack Features VAAC’s Work to Expand Jail Voting Access
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VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport recently collaborated with Michigan Voices on a Substack article exploring jail-based disenfranchisement, voter eligibility, and efforts to expand voting access for eligible voters detained in Michigan jails.
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Resolution Submitted to Recognize Returning Citizens and Detroit Second Chance Day
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A resolution submitted to the Detroit City Council would formally recognize the third Saturday in June as Returning Citizens and Detroit Second Chance Day. Learn more about the proposal and this year’s Returning Citizens Day celebration on June 20 in downtown Detroit, where VAAC will provide voter education and voter registration resources.
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Expungement Clinics, Warrant Clinic, and Road to Restoration Events in Michigan
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Upcoming events across Michigan include expungement clinics, a Detroit warrant clinic, Road to Restoration events, and housing resource fairs that can help people address legal barriers, resolve license issues, and connect with community resources.
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Juneteenth 2026: Community Events and Opportunities to Connect with VAAC Across Metro Detroit
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From cookouts and community celebrations to conversations about democracy, organizing, and liberation, Juneteenth events across Metro Detroit continue to offer opportunities to gather, reflect, and take action. Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC) will be on site at several events throughout the month, providing voter education and voter registration resources.
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Michigan Changes Automatic Voter Registration Process Beginning June 1
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Starting June 1, eligible Michigan residents who are automatically registered or preregistered to vote through a qualifying Secretary of State transaction will receive a mailed notice explaining how to opt out if they choose. Learn what is changing and what remains the same under Michigan’s automatic voter registration system.
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USPS Mail Voting Proposal: What Michigan Voters Should Know
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There have been no new changes affecting how Michigan voters cast absentee ballots. The proposed USPS rule remains under review, legal challenges continue, and voters can still use existing absentee voting procedures, including voting by mail. VAAC also encourages absentee voters to use secure ballot drop boxes whenever possible. Read our full explainer here.
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VAAC Provides Civic Education and Voter Registration at Genesee County Jail
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More than 80 eligible voters were registered during VAAC’s recent visit to the Genesee County Jail, where directly impacted advocates, community partners, and local election officials worked together to expand voting access for detained individuals awaiting trial. Read more about the visit and the ongoing work to support jail voting access in Michigan.
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MMOP Campaign Turns In More Than 562,000 Signatures for Michigan Ballot Proposal
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After months of petition drives, canvassing, and statewide organizing efforts, the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics campaign submitted more than 562,000 signatures in support of a proposed ballot initiative connected to campaign finance restrictions.
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Ingham County Passes Resolution Opposing SAVE Act and Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposal
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The Ingham County Board of Commissioners voted 12-1 this week to pass a resolution opposing the SAVE Act and proposed documentary proof of citizenship requirements. Organizing efforts are continuing in Southfield, Genesee County, Westland, and other communities across Michigan.
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Today’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting: Mental Health Awareness Month Conversation on Solitary Confinement
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Today’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting will focus on mental health, solitary confinement, prison oversight, and legislative advocacy efforts connected to conditions inside Michigan prisons as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. The conversation with Hakim Crampton of Citizens for Prison Reform will include discussion around therapeutic alternatives to solitary confinement, family visitation rights, corrections oversight…
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Voting Rights Art Pop-Ups Continue In Ferndale
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The community-created Voting Rights Art Installation organized by VAAC and Indivisible Metro Detroit continues to grow with additional pop-ups scheduled next week in Ferndale. Participants are invited to create personal art pieces exploring voting, democracy, barriers to participation, and civic life as part of a larger collaborative installation centered on community voice and voting rights.
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Michigan Lawmakers Reintroduce Michigan Voting Rights Act Amid Ongoing Voting Access Debates
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Michigan lawmakers have reintroduced the Michigan Voting Rights Act in both the House and Senate as debates around voting access, documentary proof of citizenship requirements, and federal voting rights protections continue nationwide. Supporters say the legislation would establish stronger state-level protections against voter suppression, expand language access and voter assistance protections, and create additional safeguards…
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