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Supreme Court Ruling Protects States’ Ability to Count On-Time Mail Ballots
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On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Watson v. RNC that federal Election Day laws do not prevent states from counting mail ballots after Election Day when state law allows a grace period and the ballot is postmarked by Election Day. Nothing has changed for voters in Michigan. Eligible Michigan voters can still…
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VAAC in the Community: Recent Events, Photos, and Voter Education Across Southeast Michigan
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VAAC has been participating in community events across Southeast Michigan, including Juneteenth celebrations, returning citizen resource events, voting rights art activities, and Silence the Violence gatherings. This roundup shares a few recent photos and highlights, with more updates available on VAAC’s social media pages.
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Michigan Election Court Update: Current Voting Procedures Remain in Place
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Four recent court decisions addressed federal access to Michigan voter information, documentary proof of citizenship requirements, the SAVE citizenship database, and the counting of absentee ballots with missing or mismatched stubs. Current Michigan registration and voting procedures remain in place, although additional appeals may follow.
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Today’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting: From Civil Rights to Voting Rights: Democracy and LGBTQ+ Communities | June 26th
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Today’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting, From Civil Rights to Voting Rights: Democracy and LGBTQ+ Communities, will feature Roland Leggett of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters and A. Nzere Kwabena of LGBT Detroit. The Pride Month conversation will focus on LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights, voting rights, democracy, Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, and current challenges…
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August 4 Primary Election: Key Dates and Voting Options for Michigan Voters
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Michigan voters can start casting ballots for the August 4 Primary Election before Election Day. As of June 25, voters can vote in person with an absentee ballot at their city or township clerk’s office, request an absentee ballot, and begin making a plan for early voting, mail voting, or voting on Election Day.
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Mail Voting Executive Order Update: Public Comments to USPS Still Needed by July 2
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A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail voting, but public comments on the related USPS proposed rule are still due by July 2. Nothing has changed about absentee voting in Michigan, and coalition partners are continuing to encourage voters and organizations to submit comments supporting secure, accessible mail voting.
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Help Bring Local Resolutions Opposing Documentary Proof of Citizenship Requirements to More Michigan Communities
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Coalition partners are asking community members to help bring local resolutions opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements to more Michigan cities, townships, and counties. Current outreach includes Oakland County, Southfield, Genesee County, Muskegon County, Saginaw County, Westland, Sterling Heights, and other communities where residents can help contact local leaders or attend public meetings.
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Michigan Voting Rights Act Call to Action: Contact Your State Representative
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The Michigan Voting Rights Act has passed the Michigan Senate and now moves to the Michigan House. VAAC encourages Michigan residents to contact their state representative and ask them to support Senate Bills 961 through 964, then fill out the Voters Not Politicians form so partners can track outreach to House offices.
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Voting Rights Art Project Continues: Southgate Photos and July 18 Hamtramck Pop-Up
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Take a look at artwork created during our recent Voting Rights Community Art Project pop-up at Urbanrest in Ferndale, then join us on July 18 in Hamtramck to help create a community installation that will be exhibited at ArtPrize 2026 in Grand Rapids.
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Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Ups and ArtPrize 2026 Exhibition
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VAAC and Indivisible Metro Detroit continue our community-created Voting Rights Art Installation with upcoming events in Ferndale and Hamtramck. We are excited to announce that our community-created pieces from the project will also be featured as part of an ArtPrize 2026 exhibition in Grand Rapids!
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Juneteenth Events Across Southeast Michigan: Where VAAC Will Be and Other Community Gatherings
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Juneteenth events continue across Southeast Michigan this week, including cookouts, cultural programs, community celebrations, and conversations about voting rights and civic participation. VAAC will be at select events providing voter education and voter registration resources, and this roundup also includes additional community events shared for readers looking for ways to gather and connect.
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Michigan Senate Passes the Michigan Voting Rights Act
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The Michigan Voting Rights Act is moving to the Michigan House. VAAC encourages Michigan voters to contact their state representative and ask them to support and pass the bill, which is intended to strengthen protections against voting discrimination and barriers to fair representation.
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