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President’s Election Speech Does Not Change Michigan’s 2026 Elections
President Trump’s July 16 address does not change Michigan election law, voting options, or the dates of the August 4 Primary and November 3 General Election. Michigan elections remain administered by state and local election officials using established procedures, security measures, and post-election checks.
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August 4 Primary Election: What Changes Starting July 21
Starting July 21, Michigan voters who need to register or update their address for the August 4 Primary Election must do so in person at their city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency. July 21 is also the last day coalition partners recommend that most voters return an absentee ballot by mail before…
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VAAC Is Hiring Ambassadors, Canvassers, and Phone Bankers
VAAC is accepting applications for ambassadors, canvassers, and phone bankers to support voter education and outreach in Michigan communities. Apply at votingaccessforall.org/hire.
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Oakland County Becomes Fifth Michigan County to Oppose Documentary Proof of Citizenship Ballot Initiative
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted 11-6 to oppose a proposed ballot initiative that would require additional citizenship documents to register to vote and eliminate the current option to register using a driver’s license. Oakland is the fifth Michigan county to pass a resolution opposing the proposal, and community members can help bring similar…
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Voting Rights Community Art Project Pop-Up This Saturday in Hamtramck
VAAC and Indivisible Metro Detroit will host the next Voting Rights Community Art Project pop-up this Saturday, July 18, at Hatch Art in Hamtramck. Community members of all ages and experience levels can contribute artwork that will become part of an installation selected for ArtPrize 2026.
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VAAC Joins Good Trouble Lives On Weekend of Action, July 17–19 (UPDATE: WEATHER)
VAAC will speak and provide nonpartisan voter education and registration at four Metro Detroit events during the Good Trouble Lives On Weekend of Action, July 17 through July 19. The national weekend honors John Lewis and his legacy of nonviolent civic action as Michigan voters prepare for the August 4 Primary Election.
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Election Assistance Commission Left Without Commissioners: What Michigan Voters Should Know
After two members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission were fired and its remaining commissioner resigned, the federal agency was left without commissioners. The EAC remains operational through career staff, and Michigan’s election dates, voter registration rules, and voting procedures have not changed.
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Next VAAC Friday Community Meeting | Disability Pride Month: Building a Democracy That Includes Everyone on July 17
July 17’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting will focus on Disability Pride Month and the connection between disability rights, voting rights, and civil rights. We will discuss barriers voters with disabilities continue to face and how communities, advocates, and election officials can support accessible participation.
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Next Statewide Jail Voting Workgroup on Thursday, July 16
VAAC’s Statewide Jail Voting Workgroup continues coordinating efforts across Michigan to expand voting access for eligible voters detained in county jails. The work includes strengthening county relationships, improving communication systems, supporting vote-by-mail access, and preparing statewide coordination efforts ahead of the upcoming election cycle. The next workgroup meeting takes place this Thursday, July 16.
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Vote from Home in the August 4 Primary: July 14 Is the Recommended Deadline to Request Your Absentee Ballot
Michigan voters who want to vote from home in the August 4 Primary Election should request an absentee ballot by July 14 if they are not already on the Permanent Mail Ballot List. After July 14, coalition partners recommend requesting an absentee ballot in person at your city or township clerk’s office and returning completed…
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How to Spoil Your Absentee Ballot and Vote a New One in Michigan
Michigan voters who want to change an absentee vote may be able to spoil the original ballot and vote a new one before the August 4 Primary Election. The process depends on whether the ballot has already been returned, and voters who returned a ballot must act by 5:00 PM on Friday, July 24.
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Oakland County Resolution Vote Set for July 16 as Coalition Seeks Local Resolution Support Statewide
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote July 16 on Resolution #2026-6651, opposing the proposed Michigan constitutional amendment requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration. Oakland County residents and organizations are encouraged to speak out before the vote, and community members across Michigan can complete the local resolution campaign sign-up form…
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