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VAAC Friday Community Meeting on November 20: 2026 Election Update
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Join VAAC on November 20 for a statewide community conversation reviewing key results from Michigan’s 2026 election and what happens after Election Day. We’ll catch up on major races and election updates, answer questions, and discuss what community members should know following the November 3 election.
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Election Day Is Over, But Your Ballot May Still Need Attention! Deadline: Friday, November 6 at 5 PM
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Election Day is over, but some Michigan absentee voters still need to fix a missing or mismatched signature so their ballots can count. The deadline is Friday, November 6 at 5 PM! Learn how to check your ballot status and submit a correction using the Election Protection Program’s BallotCure.com process or Michigan’s official signature cure…
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By the Numbers: VAAC’s Election Outreach and Voter Support
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97,904 calls. 8,654 doors knocked. 3,082 conversations. Nine volunteer drivers and six busloads of voters heading to the polls. VAAC volunteers and ambassadors helped community members register, get to the polls, and cast their ballots, including many who voted for the first time. See the numbers behind our election outreach and the people who made…
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VAAC in the Community: Election Day Rides, Voter Education, Community Connections, and More!
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From voter education at Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries and an adult foster care facility to Drag Out the Vote, Halloween with Redford Brightmoor Initiative, and conversations about political power at Breaking the Ice, VAAC was out connecting with community members before Election Day. On November 3, our volunteers and ambassadors also helped voters get to…
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VAAC Friday Community Meeting on October 30: Phone Banking Power Hour
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Today’s VAAC Community Meeting is all about phone banking! On October 30, we’ll use our regular meeting time to connect with Michigan voters, answer voting questions, and share important information ahead of the November 3 election. Join us virtually from 12:30 to 1:30 PM ET for a Phone Banking Power Hour. We’ll walk you through…
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Vote Early Day Is October 24! Here’s How Early Voting Works in Michigan
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Saturday, October 24, is National Vote Early Day and the start of Michigan’s required nine-day early voting period! Never voted early in person before? Learn where to find your assigned voting site, what happens when you arrive, how to register if you missed the online deadline, and what to do if you already have an…
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Where to Find VAAC This Week: Early Voting, Community Resources, State ID Clinics, and More!
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VAAC has a packed schedule as early voting begins across Michigan! Find us at early voting celebrations, rides-to-the-polls events, community resource fairs, free State ID clinics, voter education events, and conversations throughout Detroit, Metro Detroit, Ypsilanti, and Grand Rapids. See where we’ll be through October 29 and how you can join us.
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October 24 Is National Life Without Parole Awareness Day: What Does a Sentence Without Hope Mean?
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Saturday, October 24, is the first National Life Without Parole Awareness Day. What does life without parole mean for incarcerated people and their families, and why are advocates calling for second-look policies? Learn about the national campaign organized by Drop LWOP New England and find ways to participate, share information, or add your name to…
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Help Michigan Voters Get the Facts! Join VAAC’s Tuesday Phone Banking
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VAAC and Common Cause Michigan are hosting virtual phone banking every Tuesday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM! Help share accurate voting information with Michigan voters and fight election misinformation. No experience needed, and training and a script are provided. Sign up at vaac.me/PB2026.
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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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Michigan Breaks Midterm Voting Record: More Than 4.76 Million Ballots Cast in 2026
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Michigan has broken its midterm voting record! Preliminary figures show more than 4.76 million Michiganders cast ballots in the November 3 election, surpassing the approximately 4.5 million who voted in 2022. See how 2026 compares with previous elections, how millions voted before Election Day, and why the numbers are still being finalized.
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Virginia Voters Approve Automatic Voting Rights Restoration After Incarceration
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Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment on November 3 that will automatically restore voting rights to people with felony convictions upon release from incarceration, replacing a longstanding system of individual restoration. Learn what the amendment changes, the history behind Virginia’s voting restrictions, and how the state’s new constitutional rule compares with Michigan’s existing voting rights…
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Don’t Wait Until Election Day! You Can Still Register and Vote This Weekend in Michigan
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It’s not too late to register and vote in Michigan! All city and township clerks must offer weekend hours October 31–November 1 for voter registration and in-person absentee voting. Sunday is also the final day of required statewide early voting. Find out where to go, what to bring, and which deadlines you need to know…
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Election Day Is Almost Here! Join VAAC’s Final Push at Virtual Phone Banking
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Want to help Michigan voters before Election Day but don’t have time to travel or volunteer for hours? Join VAAC from home for virtual phone banking! We’re hosting daily Proposal 1 phone banking sessions, Tuesday calls with Common Cause Michigan, and a special Friday Community Meeting Phone Banking Power Hour on October 30. No experience…
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Detroit Voters: Two Locations Open for Early Voting on Monday, November 2!
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Detroit voters have one extra day to vote early! On Monday, November 2, the Detroit Department of Elections and City Clerk’s Office will offer early in-person voting from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Get both locations, addresses, and information about the final opportunities to vote before Election Day on November 3.
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Where You’ll Find VAAC Before Election Day: Early Voting Parties, Community Events, and Rides to the Polls!
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VAAC is out in communities across Michigan during the final days before the November 3 election! We’re joining partners for early voting celebrations, sharing voter education, and helping people get to the polls. There are several community events where you can connect with VAAC, ask questions about voting, and enjoy time with your neighbors. Here’s…
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Need a Ride to Vote on November 3? Free Transportation Available in Detroit, Oakland County, Washtenaw County, and More!
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Need a ride to vote on Tuesday, November 3? DDOT is offering free rides in Detroit, SMART is providing fare-free service across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties, and Washtenaw County has free transportation through TheRide, People’s Express, and WAVE. Southfield voters can also check an additional ride option through the Detroit Bus Company. Find schedules,…
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Who Gets Counted? Speak Out on the 2030 Census Proposals by November 2!
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The deadline is Monday, November 2! The Census Bureau is accepting public comments on proposed changes that could affect congressional representation, demographic data, and where incarcerated people are counted. VAAC is urging the Bureau to count incarcerated people in their home communities and protect fair representation. Learn how to submit your own comment before the…
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