Robyn Reiter, Author at Voting Access For All

VAAC Friday Community Meetings Return September 11 With a Ballot Proposal Deep Dive

VAAC Friday Community Meetings return September 11 with a Ballot Proposal Deep Dive featuring Nomi Joyrich of Jews For a Secular Democracy and the VAAC Leadership Team. Join us on Zoom from 12:30 to 1:30 PM ET to learn more about Michigan ballot initiatives, what they propose to change, and what voters should know heading…

Where to Find VAAC in the Community: August 21–28

Find VAAC in Roseville and Detroit from August 21 through August 28 at an expungement clinic, back-to-school giveaway, Voting Rights Community Art Project pop-up, statewide Black leadership mixer, and community resource event. VAAC will be providing voter and civic education, answering questions, and offering voter registration support throughout the week.

VAAC in the Community: See Where We’ve Been

VAAC ambassadors have been connecting with communities across Southeast Michigan through voting rights programs, back-to-school events, an ID clinic, and other community gatherings. See photos from where we’ve been, celebrate the people and organizations making these events possible, and follow VAAC on social media to keep up with our work.

Black Voters Matter Brings GOTV Events and Free Documentary Screening to Detroit This Saturday

Black Voters Matter will be in Detroit on Saturday, August 22, for phone banking, canvassing, a voter outreach motorcade, and a free screening of Love, Joy & Power: Tools for Liberation. Find the schedule, locations, and information about how to participate.

Bureau of Elections Finds ACVM Petition Short of Required Signatures; Final Review Set for August 24

Michigan Bureau of Elections staff determined that the Americans for Citizen Voting-Michigan petition fell short of the valid-signature threshold required to qualify for the November ballot. The recommendation is not final: Michigan’s bipartisan Board of State Canvassers will review the petition and make its determination on August 24.

Expungement Clinics & Road to Restoration Events in August and September

Free expungement fairs, legal intake clinics, and Road to Restoration events are taking place in communities across Michigan in August and September. Find upcoming dates, locations, and opportunities to get help with eligible Michigan convictions, expungement questions, and driver’s license restoration.

New Hands Off MI Vote Website Launches as Election Protection Hub

Promote The Vote has launched HandsOffMIVote.org, a new organizing and information hub for election protection work in Michigan. The site will connect people with current resources, volunteer opportunities, local resolution efforts, information about threats to voting access, and other ways to get involved.

What Michigan’s 2026-2027 State Budget Means for Kids and Families

Michigan’s 2026-2027 state budget is finalized, and the Michigan League for Public Policy has reviewed what it means for children, families, and programs Michiganders rely on. Join MLPP on August 27 for a virtual briefing on the state budget, federal developments, and the issues communities should be watching.

Action Alert: Tell the Senate to Reject Strict Federal Voter ID Requirements

The U.S. House has already 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…

Upcoming Events: Connect with VAAC in Detroit, Highland Park, Allendale, and Roseville

VAAC will be at upcoming events in Detroit, Highland Park, Allendale, and Roseville providing civic and voter education, answering voting questions, and offering voter registration support. Find us at community events focused on IDs, reentry, back-to-school resources, employment, and expungement.

What Happens After Election Day? Michigan’s County Canvass Is Underway

Michigan’s post-election county canvass is underway following the August 4 Primary Election. Bipartisan Boards of County Canvassers are reviewing precinct records and verifying results before county election results are certified by August 18.

ID Clinics Bring Services: Coming Up in Ypsilanti and Royal Oak

VAAC and community partners are bringing ID services, voter registration support, and community resources Ypsilanti and Royal Oak. The next clinics are happening in September and October.