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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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VAAC Friday Community Meeting on October 30: Phone Banking Power Hour
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Want to help Michigan voters before Election Day without leaving home? Join VAAC’s Friday Community Meeting on October 30 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM ET for a virtual Phone Banking Power Hour! No experience is needed, and training and a script will be provided. Spend an hour with us helping voters get accurate information about…
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Where to Find VAAC This Week: Voter Registration, Election Defense, State IDs and Community Conversations
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Find VAAC across Detroit, Metro Detroit, and Lansing at voter registration events, an Election Defense training, a free Michigan State ID clinic, the No Kings: Vote Early rally, and community conversations. See where we’ll be through October 22, and get the details you need to join us.
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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 in the News: Amplifying Every Voice on Election Day
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Executive Director Angela Davenport Shares Why Voting Access for All Matters On Election Day, Voting Access for All Coalition was featured on FOX 2 Detroit, where Executive Director Angela Davenport spoke about the critical importance of civic education, outreach, and year-round engagement across Michigan communities. In the interview, Angela emphasized how VAAC works to ensure…
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Volunteer with VAAC: Build Power, Break Barriers
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Discover how you can take action every week with Voting Access for All Voting Access for All is powered by advocates and volunteers who believe every Michigander should have the freedom to vote—especially those impacted by incarceration, poverty, and systemic barriers. When you volunteer with VAAC, you’re helping to remove obstacles and strengthen democracy for…
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Michigan Election Dates: Still Have Your Absentee Ballot? Here’s How to Return It
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Still have your Michigan absentee ballot? With Election Day approaching, now is the time to return it! Learn how to use secure drop boxes, clerk’s offices, or early voting sites, why your ballot envelope signature matters, and how to track your ballot. Plus, get the key dates you need to know as statewide early voting…
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Proposed 2030 Census Changes: What’s at Stake for Michigan and How to Submit a Public Comment
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Proposed changes to the 2030 Census could affect civil rights protections, political representation, and how communities across Michigan are counted. Learn what’s being proposed, how it connects to prison gerrymandering, and why your voice matters. 👉🏾 Public comments are due November 2! ACCESS and NNAAC have provided sample comments to help you get started, but…
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VAAC in the Community: Black Women’s Voices, Voter Education, and Community Connections
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Catch up with VAAC across Detroit and Metro Detroit! We’re celebrating young people registering to vote at Service to Civic Action with buildOn, conversations about Black women’s voices in media, Shop Talks with returning citizens, and voter education at community events. Visit our Facebook and Instagram posts, leave a like or comment, and share them…
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Michigan Prison Oversight: Citizens for Prison Reform Launches Letter Campaign
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Citizens for Prison Reform has launched a letter campaign asking Governor Whitmer to support HB 5920 and HB 5921, two Michigan bills that would expand independent prison oversight, strengthen complaint protections, and improve transparency. Both bills have passed the House and are awaiting Senate action. Learn what the bills would change and how Michigan residents…
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Michigan Voters: Important Registration and Absentee Ballot Deadlines Before November 3
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Important Michigan voting deadlines are coming up! October 19 is the last day to register online or by mail, but you can still register in person through Election Day with proof of residency. Learn when to stop mailing absentee ballots, where to return them instead, and when statewide early voting begins.
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How Does Absentee Voting Work in Michigan? Your Questions Answered
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Who handles your absentee ballot? How do you check whether your clerk received it? And what if you decide to vote in person instead? Inspired by reporting from Hayley Harding at Votebeat, VAAC answers common questions about Michigan absentee voting, ballot security, and the November 3 election.
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