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Next VAAC Friday Meeting on July 31: Official Launch of the Michigan Jail Voting Guide
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On July 31st, the next 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,…
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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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Next Statewide Jail Voting Workgroup on Thursday, July 30
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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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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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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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President’s Election Speech Does Not Change Michigan’s 2026 Elections
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President Trump’s July 16 address does not change Michigan election law, voting options, or the dates of the August 4 Primary and November 3 General Election. Michigan elections remain administered by state and local election officials using established procedures, security measures, and post-election checks.
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August 4 Primary Election: What Changes Starting July 21
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Starting July 21, Michigan voters who need to register or update their address for the August 4 Primary Election must do so in person at their city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency. July 21 is also the last day coalition partners recommend that most voters return an absentee ballot by mail before…
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VAAC Is Hiring Ambassadors, Canvassers, and Phone Bankers
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VAAC is accepting applications for ambassadors, canvassers, and phone bankers to support voter education and outreach in Michigan communities. Apply at votingaccessforall.org/hire.
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Oakland County Becomes Fifth Michigan County to Oppose Documentary Proof of Citizenship Ballot Initiative
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The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted 11-6 to oppose a proposed ballot initiative that would require additional citizenship documents to register to vote and eliminate the current option to register using a driver’s license. Oakland is the fifth Michigan county to pass a resolution opposing the proposal, and community members can help bring similar…
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What Documentary Proof of Citizenship Requirements Could Cost Michigan Voters
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The federal SAVE America Act is not currently law, but similar documentary proof of citizenship proposals are moving forward in Michigan and other states. For a Michigan voter who needs to obtain citizenship and name-change documents, the cost could reach $200 to $230 or more, not including transportation, childcare, or lost wages.
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