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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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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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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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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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What Happens After Election Day? Understanding Michigan’s Vote Canvass and Certification Process
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Michigan’s November 3 election is over, but county election boards are still reviewing and certifying the results. What happens during the canvass, who verifies the vote totals, and when will the results become official? Learn how Michigan’s bipartisan certification process works and why the November 17 deadline matters.
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Michigan’s November Election: Voter Participation, Election Protection, and Lessons from Election Day
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Michigan’s November 3 election saw strong voter participation and generally smooth operations, even as some polling locations faced equipment problems and other disruptions. Election workers responded to keep voting accessible, while VAAC contributed 22 poll challengers, 155 hours of poll challenging, and 5 poll monitors across its election protection work. Read more about what happened,…
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Democracy Cannot Leave People Behind: What Virginia’s Voting Rights Victory Means for Michigan
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Virginia voters approved automatic restoration of voting rights after incarceration, but what does that decision mean for Michigan, where those rights are already recognized? VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport reflects on what our team witnessed during the November election, including helping more than 170 people get to the polls, and why protecting voting rights must…
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Beyond Winner-Take-All: Understanding Proportional Representation and Political Power
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How do our electoral systems shape who gets represented and whose votes translate into seats? Following VAAC’s September community meeting with Kim Murphy-Kovalick of Voters Not Politicians, an Ebony opinion piece by Karundi Williams of re brings renewed attention to proportional representation and political power. We examine how proportional representation works, its relationship to ranked…
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Michigan Criminal Legal System Reform Update: Legislation, Housing Access, and Policy Developments
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What’s happening with criminal legal system reform legislation in Michigan? VAAC is following proposals addressing Second Look sentencing, Good Time, juvenile life without parole, prison gerrymandering, and fair chance housing. We also look at recent developments involving housing access, wrongful conviction reform, and court fees, with resources from MI-CEMI to help readers follow legislation and…
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Join VAAC at the 2026 Wrongful Conviction Summit in Ann Arbor
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VAAC is excited to participate in the Wrongful Conviction Summit on November 16 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor! Hear from exonerees, impacted families, and advocates about wrongful convictions and inequalities in the criminal legal system. The event is free and open to the public, with dinner provided while supplies last. Learn more…
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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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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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