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Today’s VAAC Friday Meeting: Official Launch of the Michigan Jail Voting Guide
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Today, July 31st, the statewide VAAC Friday Community meeting will officially launch the Michigan Jail Voting Guide, a new resource to help communities understand the voting process for eligible voters detained in local jails. Amelia Armstrong from the Prisoners’ Legal Advocacy Network will discuss how the guide can support clerks, jail administrators, legal advocates, community…
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VAAC en las noticias: Dando voz a todos en el día de las elecciones
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La directora ejecutiva Angela Davenport explica por qué es importante el acceso al voto para todos. El día de las elecciones, la Coalición Acceso al Voto para Todos (VAAC, por sus siglas en inglés) apareció en FOX 2 Detroit, donde la directora ejecutiva Angela Davenport habló sobre la importancia crucial de la educación cívica, la divulgación y la participación durante todo el año en las comunidades de Michigan. En la entrevista, Angela enfatizó cómo VAAC trabaja para garantizar…
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Sea voluntario con VAAC: Genere poder, rompa barreras
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Descubre cómo puedes actuar cada semana con Acceso al Voto para Todos. Acceso al Voto para Todos está impulsado por defensores y voluntarios que creen que todos los habitantes de Michigan deberían tener la libertad de votar, especialmente aquellos afectados por el encarcelamiento, la pobreza y las barreras sistémicas. Al ser voluntario con VAAC, ayudas a eliminar obstáculos y fortalecer la democracia para…
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August 4 Primary Election: Register and Vote This Weekend
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Michigan voters can register and vote before Election Day during extended clerk hours and the final weekend of statewide early voting. Clerk schedules vary, so visit mi.gov/vote to find where and when to register or cast a ballot before the August 4 Primary Election.
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Upcoming August Events: Community, Culture, and Voting Rights
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VAAC will participate in community events in Detroit, Clinton Township, Oak Park, and Ann Arbor during the first week of August. Upcoming programs include family gatherings, Black August events, voter education, community resources, and events honoring John Lewis and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Upcoming ID Clinics in Ferndale and Detroit
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Two August ID clinics in Ferndale and Detroit will help residents access Michigan Secretary of State services, voter registration, and community resources. No appointment is necessary, and the full cost of a Michigan State ID will be covered for people who qualify.
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VAAC in the Community: Voting Information, Youth Voices, and Community Resources
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VAAC recently connected with residents at four community events in Detroit and Highland Park, providing voter education, answering questions, and sharing information about who can vote in Michigan. Visit our Facebook page to view, like, and share photos from each event.
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Action Alert: Tell the Senate to Reject Strict Federal Voter ID Requirements
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The U.S. House has passed legislation that would establish strict new photo ID requirements for federal elections, but the proposal is not currently law. Michigan voters can use the League of Women Voters action alert to urge the Senate to reject requirements that would narrow accepted IDs and eliminate Michigan’s current affidavit option for most…
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VAAC Jail Voting Workgroup Meeting on July 30: Building a Successful Jail Voting Program in Genesee County
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VAAC’s Statewide Jail Voting Workgroup continues coordinating efforts across Michigan to expand voting access for eligible voters detained in county jails on Thursday, July 30th.
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August 4 Primary Election: Return Your Absentee Ballot and Get Ready for Early Voting
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Michigan’s statewide early voting period begins Saturday, July 25, and voters can cast a ballot in person through August 2. Voters who still have absentee ballots should sign and return them as soon as possible using a clerk’s office, secure drop box, or assigned early voting site.
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Upcoming July Events: Voter Education, Rides to the Polls, and Community Conversations
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VAAC will provide voter education and registration support at upcoming events in Detroit and Ypsilanti, including community gatherings and free rides to early voting sites. Community members can also attend programs featuring county clerks and voting rights leaders, including VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport.
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VAAC in the Community: Recent Events, Voter Education, and Community Art
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VAAC ambassadors have been providing voter education and registration support at community events in Detroit, Ferndale, Flint, Clinton Township, and Oakland County. View recent photos, help us thank the organizations that welcomed VAAC, and support this work by liking and sharing the posts on social media.
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Before Early Voting Begins, Michigan Clerks Test Election Equipment
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Before voting begins in Michigan’s August 4 Primary Election, local clerks conducted mandatory public tests to confirm that election equipment is programmed correctly and counting ballots as expected. Statewide early voting begins Saturday, July 25, and voters can find their assigned site and hours at mi.gov/vote.
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El discurso de campaña del presidente no cambia las elecciones de Michigan de 2026.
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El discurso del presidente Trump del 16 de julio no modifica la ley electoral de Michigan, las opciones de voto ni las fechas de las primarias del 4 de agosto y las elecciones generales del 3 de noviembre. Las elecciones en Michigan siguen siendo administradas por funcionarios electorales estatales y locales, quienes aplican los procedimientos, las medidas de seguridad y las verificaciones posteriores a las elecciones ya establecidas.
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