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Today’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting on June 12: Understanding the Michigan Voting Rights Act & The Fight for Fair Representation
With the Michigan Voting Rights Act back in the spotlight and major voting rights cases moving through the courts, what could these developments mean for Michigan communities? Join VAAC today for a conversation featuring Ben Gardner of All Voting Is Local on fair representation, voting access, and the questions shaping the 2026 election cycle.
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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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Juneteenth 2026: Community Events and Opportunities to Connect with VAAC Across Metro Detroit
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From cookouts and community celebrations to conversations about democracy, organizing, and liberation, Juneteenth events across Metro Detroit continue to offer opportunities to gather, reflect, and take action. Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC) will be on site at several events throughout the month, providing voter education and voter registration resources.
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Voting Rights Art Installation Expands with New Pop-Ups and ArtPrize 2026 Exhibition
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VAAC and Indivisible Metro Detroit are continuing their community-created Voting Rights Art Installation with upcoming events in Southgate, Ferndale, and Hamtramck. Community-created pieces from the project will also be featured as part of an ArtPrize 2026 exhibition in Grand Rapids.
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VAAC Joins Detroit Silence the Violence Events to Share Voting Rights Information
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VAAC participated in two Detroit Silence the Violence events over the weekend, sharing voter education, voter registration assistance, and civic education resources with community members. At both events, VAAC reminded residents that many Michiganders remain eligible to vote even if they have a record, unstable housing, no Michigan ID, or other barriers.
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Local Resolution Campaign Update: New Communities Join Effort Opposing SAVE Act and Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposals
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Local efforts opposing documentary proof of citizenship proposals continue to expand across Michigan. Communities are introducing resolutions, new outreach opportunities are emerging, and residents can take action through public comment, local advocacy, and statewide volunteer efforts. Read on to learn where support is needed and how to get involved.
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SAVE Act Update: Federal Proposal Remains Stalled While Similar Efforts Continue in Michigan
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The SAVE America Act remains stalled in the U.S. Senate despite recent efforts to advance the legislation. While the federal proposal is not moving forward at this time, similar documentary proof of citizenship proposals continue to be debated in Michigan and in communities across the state.
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USPS Mail Voting Proposal: What Michigan Voters Should Know
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The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a new rule tied to President Trump’s election executive order that could expand its role in processing ballot mail. While the proposal and related lawsuits continue moving through the courts, nothing is changing for Michigan voters right now. Mail voting remains a secure and effective option under current law,…
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Why Vote Counting Takes Time: What Michigan Voters Should Know About the California Debate
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Recent disputes over vote counting in California have added to ongoing national conversations about mail voting, election administration, and public confidence in elections. California and Michigan have different election laws, and nothing in this debate changes Michigan voters’ current options for absentee voting, early voting, or Election Day voting.
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New Michigan Voices Substack Features VAAC’s Work to Expand Jail Voting Access
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VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport recently collaborated with Michigan Voices on a Substack article exploring jail-based disenfranchisement, voter eligibility, and efforts to expand voting access for eligible voters detained in Michigan jails.
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Resolution Submitted to Recognize Returning Citizens and Detroit Second Chance Day
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A resolution submitted to the Detroit City Council would formally recognize the third Saturday in June as Returning Citizens and Detroit Second Chance Day. Learn more about the proposal and this year’s Returning Citizens Day celebration on June 20 in downtown Detroit, where VAAC will provide voter education and voter registration resources.
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Expungement Clinics, Warrant Clinic, and Road to Restoration Events in Michigan
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Upcoming events across Michigan include expungement clinics, a Detroit warrant clinic, Road to Restoration events, and housing resource fairs that can help people address legal barriers, resolve license issues, and connect with community resources.
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Michigan Changes Automatic Voter Registration Process Beginning June 1
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Starting June 1, eligible Michigan residents who are automatically registered or preregistered to vote through a qualifying Secretary of State transaction will receive a mailed notice explaining how to opt out if they choose. Learn what is changing and what remains the same under Michigan’s automatic voter registration system.
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VAAC Provides Civic Education and Voter Registration at Genesee County Jail
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More than 80 eligible voters were registered during VAAC’s recent visit to the Genesee County Jail, where directly impacted advocates, community partners, and local election officials worked together to expand voting access for detained individuals awaiting trial. Read more about the visit and the ongoing work to support jail voting access in Michigan.
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