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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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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 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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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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VAAC in the Community: Voter Registration, Youth Voices, Community Resources, and More!
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See where VAAC has been connecting with communities across Detroit and Metro Detroit! From Civic Sisterhood in Roseville and the Vote Early No Kings Rally in Oak Park to Vote & Vibe at Harriet Tubman, Pride Decides, and voter registration events with community partners, catch up on our latest social media posts. Visit Instagram and…
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What Happens to Your Ballot After You Vote? How Michigan Protects and Counts Every Vote
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What happens to your ballot after you vote? Michigan uses paper ballots, secure chain-of-custody procedures, equipment testing, and post-election reviews to protect and verify election results. Learn how local election workers secure ballots, how bipartisan canvassing boards check the results, and why the work of counting and verifying votes continues after Election Day.
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Join VAAC at the 2026 Wrongful Conviction Summit in Ann Arbor
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VAAC is proud 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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