VAAC, in coordination with Spread The Vote and Vote by Mail in Jail, help eligible people vote even when they are incarcerated in Michigan jails. Here are articles and updates about jail voting.
From Michigan Radio:Candidates for several seats in the Michigan court system made an unusual campaign stop on Monday, making an appeal to voters in orange jumpsuits at the Genesee County Jail. Contenders for seats on the 7th Judicial Circuit Court serving Genesee County, the 2nd District Court of Appeals, and …
In partnership with VAAC – Voting Access for All and Nation Outside, Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Chris Swanson and the Genesee County Ambassadors are hosting the “Meet the Judicial Candidates” Forum where the candidates campaigning for the Michigan Supreme Court, Michigan Court of Appeals and Genesee County 7th Circuit …
All are invited to join an important Jail Voter Outreach meeting on October 19, 2022 at 2:00p ET for training on material development for those who wish to support VAAC jail voter program expansion. We’ll discuss the following items: Language for describing voter eligibility for people impacted by incarceration in …
A fantastic story about VAAC’s work was published in the Detroit Free Press on September 28th, 2022. There is also a video accompanying the article. Click this link if you have a subscription, or read the story below.We are so proud of the VAAC members mentioned in the article and …
Watch the video story from ABC12.com featuring VAAC Member and Jail Ambassador Percy Glover. GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) – With the election less than a week away, an underrepresented electorate is letting their voices be heard. About 85 inmates at the Genesee County Jail voted by absentee ballot Thursday. They …
Our amazing designer, Angela Davenport, has created two new impactful posters for you to share in your communities. These informational posters are designed to get attention wherever voters might be. They promote our key messages and provide a QR code for accessing our website for more information. We would love …
From Public News Service Lily Bohlke, ProducerFriday, June 17, 2022 Jail-based Voting is needed. Voting-rights groups in Michigan are working to increase awareness about and access to voting in jails. In Michigan, anyone not serving a prison sentence is eligible to vote, although there are barriers often making it …
Sign up to send election reminders to justice impacted folks! Vote By Mail in Jail is seeking volunteers to send postcards to incarcerated folks so they can remind their families and friends that they can vote and that their vote matters. Post cards will be provided that include important dates …
Click HERE to watch the video recording of this powerful, informative event. The Detroit League of Women Voters and Detroit Public Library are sponsoring a panel on Voting Rights and the Criminal Legal System. This discussion will bring together representatives of several organizations that address the treatment of voting rights …
Our dedicated volunteers are the backbone of everything we do at VAAC. Together, we’ve accomplished a lot. Our successes in 2020 and 2021 have inspired us to set even bigger goals for 2022. We want to reach more jails, more communities, and spread our message all across the state. And …
On January 26, 2022, VAAC Member Percy Glover participated in a video info-session hosted by Amani Sawari of Spread the Vote and VAAC. Watch the video to learn about the methods used by VAAC and other high impact partners to serve voters incarcerated at the Genesee County Jail for the …
On February 10th, 2022, the Jail Reform Advisory Council will hold a public hearing on jails in Michigan. They are allowing people to offer public comments on issues that concern jails. We urge all VAAC members as well as the general public to take this moment to inundate the council …
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