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Volunteers Needed for Michigan Board of Canvassers Observation Program
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The League of Women Voters of Michigan is seeking trained volunteers to observe county Boards of Canvassers following the August and November 2026 elections. Volunteers are especially needed in areas without a local League presence.
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Federal Election Monitors Kept a Low Profile During Michigan Primary
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Federal election monitors were present in Detroit, Hamtramck, Lansing, and East Lansing during Michigan’s August 4 Primary Election. Votebeat reports that the monitors remained unobtrusive and that election officials said voting proceeded smoothly.
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In Her Honor Detroit: Three Days of Art, Remembrance, and Maternal Health Justice
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In Her Honor Detroit will bring three days of film, storytelling, remembrance, celebration, and art to Detroit from August 26 through August 28. Presented by Mothering Justice, The ARIAH Foundation, Omari Maynard, and community partners, the events will honor mothers lost to maternal mortality and advance the work for maternal health justice.
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Today’s VAAC Friday Meeting: Official Launch of the Michigan Jail Voting Guide
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Today, July 31st, the 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, community…
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August 4 Primary Election: Register and Vote This Weekend
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Michigan voters can register and vote before Election Day during extended clerk hours and the final weekend of statewide early voting. Clerk schedules vary, so visit mi.gov/vote to find where and when to register or cast a ballot before the August 4 Primary Election.
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Upcoming August Events: Community, Culture, and Voting Rights
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VAAC will participate in community events in Detroit, Clinton Township, Oak Park, and Ann Arbor during the first week of August. Upcoming programs include family gatherings, Black August events, voter education, community resources, and events honoring John Lewis and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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VAAC in the Community: Voting Information, Youth Voices, and Community Resources
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VAAC recently connected with residents at four community events in Detroit and Highland Park, providing voter education, answering questions, and sharing information about who can vote in Michigan. Visit our Facebook page to view, like, and share photos from each event.
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VAAC Jail Voting Workgroup Meeting on July 30: Building a Successful Jail Voting Program in Genesee County
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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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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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