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VAAC in the News: Amplifying Every Voice on Election Day
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
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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VAAC Friday Meeting: Women Leading the Fight for Housing Justice – Know Your Rights, A Conversation on Tenant Protections & Housing Policy
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This Women’s History Month, come to our next VAAC Friday Community Meeting, co-hosted by the Wisdom Institute on March 13 at 12:30 PM for a conversation about housing instability, tenant rights, and the policies shaping housing access across Michigan, featuring speakers State Representative Kristian Grant of Michigan’s 82nd House District and Cicely Allen, Co-Executive Director…
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Local Governments Continue Opposing Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposal
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Local governments across Michigan continue to oppose the documentary proof of citizenship ballot proposal, with resolutions already passed in several communities and more under consideration. The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will vote March 19. Learn how you can show support by attending the meeting or submitting public comment.
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Detroit Hosts Michigan Day of Empathy on March 7
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Silent Cry Inc. and Dream.org will host the Michigan Day of Empathy on March 7 at the Shrine of the Black Madonna in Detroit. The event brings together advocates and community leaders for the nation’s largest day of action for criminal justice reform.
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Supporting Michigan’s Election Officials and Election Workers – Virtual Day of Action Today!
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Today, VAAC is joining partners in the Michigan Election Protection Program for a Virtual Day of Action celebrating Michigan’s election officials and election workers. Follow VAAC on social media and share our posts using #MiVoting and #HandsOffMIVote.
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Court Decisions Reinforce the Security of Michigan’s Elections
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A lawsuit claimed Michigan was failing to properly remove deceased voters from the voter rolls. Federal courts rejected those claims, and this week the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case. The rulings leave intact decisions affirming Michigan’s voter roll maintenance practices, including the removal of more than 1.4 million outdated registrations since 2019.…
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Reflecting on the Michigan Voices Gala and the Partner of the Year Award
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VAAC was honored to receive the Partner of the Year Award at the Michigan Voices 20th Anniversary Gala. We’re sharing reflections from the evening and the coalition relationships that continue to strengthen this work.
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VAAC Honored with 2026 Community Advocates Award
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Voting Access for All Coalition was recognized by the Apathetic Voters Bloc as the 2026 Organizational Honoree for the Community Advocates Award. Executive Director Angela Davenport accepted the award on behalf of VAAC in recognition of the organization’s work building civic power and expanding civic participation across Michigan.
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This Friday’s VAAC Community Meeting: “Party Politics: How Parties Nominate Candidates” – A Nonpartisan Civic Education Program
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Ever wondered how candidates actually make it onto the ballot? Join VAAC and MI-CEMI on today, Friday, February 27, for a nonpartisan session explaining Michigan’s party convention and nomination process.
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Fact-Checking the Claims About Voting and What They Mean for the SAVE Act
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Claims about widespread voter fraud are being used to advance new documentation requirements nationwide. Here’s what the evidence shows and what the SAVE Act could mean for eligible voters.
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Black History Month: Persistence at the Ballot Box
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Black History Month is often framed around well-known leaders. But democracy has also been sustained by everyday people whose persistence protected and expanded civic participation in quieter ways. Read more about the voices that don’t always make headlines.
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Local Governments Oppose Documentary Proof of Citizenship Ballot Proposal
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Detroit, Ypsilanti, and Washtenaw County have passed resolutions opposing the documentary proof of citizenship ballot proposal. Read how local leaders are responding, what the proposal would require, and how you can take action.
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Tell Your Senators to Oppose the SAVE Act
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The House of Representatives has passed the SAVE America Act, legislation that would require Americans to provide documentary proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, to register to vote. The bill now heads to the Senate for a vote next week. Learn what’s in the broader “SAVE Act suite of bills,” who…
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