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Making An Impact in an Election Year with VAAC & MI-CEMI
The 2026 election cycle will shape decisions about incarceration, public safety, and reentry for years to come. VAAC and MI-CEMI are hosting a virtual conversation on February 12 about how communities can organize, build civic power, and influence policy in an election year. Learn more about the discussion and how to participate.
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Virtual Day of Action for Documentary Proof Of Citizenship (DPOC) Community Storytelling
A virtual day of action on February 19th will focus on sharing real stories about how documentary proof of citizenship requirements could affect voters’ ability to participate. We’re outlining how individuals and organizations can take part by amplifying accurate information, sharing voter experiences, and helping ground the conversation in the real impacts on voting access…
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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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Vital Documents Bills Move Forward in the Legislature
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Access to identification is often one of the first barriers people face after leaving prison. A new package of Michigan House bills would change how driver licenses and state ID cards are provided at the time of release. We’re breaking down what’s in the Vital Documents package, why it matters for reentry and civic participation,…
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Reentry Starts With ID: Join Call With Us on January 27
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Reentry starts with ID. Without it, people leaving federal prison face immediate and unnecessary barriers to housing, employment, health care, and stability. On Saturday, January 27 at 1:30 PM EST, join VAAC and national partners for a Call With Us action to support the BOP Release Card ID Act (HR 5152), federal legislation that would…
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1st VAAC Community Meeting of 2026 – January 30
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Our first Friday community meeting of 2026 is on Friday, January 30 at 12:30 PM EST, and we’re ready to get moving! Join VAAC for Defending Democracy and the Road to the 2026 Midterms, as we come together to reflect on the moment we’re in, talk through our 2026 priorities, and discuss how we show…
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Saturday 1/24 Story Share Event POSTPONED Due to Extreme Weather Conditions
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Due to the extreme weather conditions expected this weekend, we felt it was important to prioritize the well being of our community and have made the decision to reschedule the story share event that was planned for this Saturday.
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Michigan Party Endorsement and Nominating Conventions in 2026
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Decisions about who will appear on Michigan’s 2026 ballot are already underway. Political party endorsement and nominating conventions play a major role in shaping the August primary and November general election. We’re breaking down what’s happening, when these conventions take place, and what it takes to participate or understand how the process works.
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VAAC Friday Meeting – January 30
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Join us on Friday, January 30 at 12:30 PM for our first VAAC Friday meeting of 2026. 2026 is a critical year for our democracy and our communities. Across Michigan and the country, we are facing ongoing threats to voting access, civil rights, and policies that impact people most affected by the criminal legal system.
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Tell Your Story. Protect Your Vote.
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Across Michigan, lawmakers are pushing documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) requirements that could block eligible voters from accessing the ballot. On Saturday, January 24, VAAC and our partners are hosting a community storytelling workshop at Pages Bookshop, a Black-owned independent bookstore in Detroit. This event is an opportunity to speak out against these proposals and…
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Michigan State Senate District 35 Special Primary Election
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Voters in Michigan’s 35th State Senate District will participate in a special primary election on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to choose nominees for the seat representing parts of Midland, Bay City, and Saginaw. Key dates to register and vote: • Deadline to register online or by mail: Monday, January 19, 2026 • In-person registration at…
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CALL WITH US! Take action on the Board of Prisoners Card Release Act (IDs upon release)
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This is a quick action at the intersection of voting rights, economic and criminal justice. On January 27th at 1:30pm Eastern (12:30 pm Central, 10:30am Pacific), VAAC is co-sponsoring an easy, virtual, and vitally important ACTION event, “Call With Us: Board of Prisoners Card Release Act (IDs upon release)” Withholding IDs is a voter suppression…
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Why DPOC Is Voter Suppression: A Virtual Panel Event
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Join the League of Women Voters of Michigan for a virtual panel discussion: “Why Proposed Documentary Proof of Citizenship (DPOC) Is Needless Voter Suppression” This event will explore the impact of DPOC proposals on Michigan voters and the broader implications for voter access across the country. Panelists will speak to voting security, the administrative burden…
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Happy New Year 2026 from VAAC!
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In 2026, Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC) remains committed to protecting and expanding voting access and building civic power for people impacted by incarceration, poverty, housing instability, and systemic barriers.
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Defending Democracy: January Documentary Proof of Citizenship (DPOC) Actions
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VAAC and our partners are mobilizing in response to documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) proposals that threaten voter access in Michigan. Join us Saturday, January 24 from 12–3pm at Pages Bookshop in Detroit for Your Story. Your Power. Your Vote. This is a unique community storytelling event focused on protecting our right to vote. Please…
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