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Federal Appeals Court Hears DOJ Push for Michigan’s Unredacted Voter Rolls
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A federal appeals court heard arguments this week in the DOJ’s ongoing lawsuit seeking Michigan’s full, unredacted voter rolls, including sensitive personal information connected to more than 8 million registered voters. Michigan officials argue that releasing private voter data would violate state and federal law, while the federal government says the records are necessary for…
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Next Statewide Jail Voting Workgroup on Thursday, May 21
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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. The work includes strengthening county relationships, improving communication systems, supporting vote-by-mail access, and preparing statewide coordination efforts ahead of the upcoming election cycle. The next workgroup meeting takes place May 21.
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All Roads Lead to the South: National Day of Action for Voting Rights
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This weekend, voting rights organizations across the country are mobilizing for the National Day of Action: All Roads Lead to the South. Organizers are responding to new attacks on voting rights and redistricting efforts that could weaken the political power of Black and Brown communities across the South. Events are taking place on May 16…
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New Op-Ed from VAAC’s Christopher Ford Published in Democracy Docket
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VAAC’s Christopher Ford has a new op-ed published in Democracy Docket examining the Supreme Court’s recent voting rights decision and its broader impact on representation, political power, and democratic participation. The piece connects the ruling in Louisiana v. Callais to ongoing efforts to weaken voting rights protections and limit access to the ballot.
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Governor Candidate Forum in Detroit Will Focus on Community Safety and Democracy
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VAAC is proud to support the first-ever non-partisan Governor Candidate Forum hosted by End Gun Violence Michigan on May 16 in Detroit. The forum will bring Michigan gubernatorial candidates together to answer questions on public safety, violence prevention, democracy, and community issues, followed by a community organization fair featuring advocacy groups from across the state.
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Community Events In Detroit and Ypsilanti This Week
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VAAC will be participating in community events throughout May, including a Detroit Warrant Clinic this Saturday, May 16th, and A Brighter Way’s annual Community BBQ in Ypsilanti today, Friday, May 15th. Join us at upcoming events focused on support, access, and community connection across Southeast Michigan.
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MMOP Campaign Launches Final Push to Collect Outstanding Petition Signatures
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The Michiganders for Money Out of Politics campaign is making a final statewide push to recover outstanding petition signatures before the May 20 deadline. Organizers say completed petition sheets are still circulating across Michigan and are urging supporters to return petitions, help track down outstanding signatures, and assist with the campaign’s final outreach efforts.
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Mother’s Day, Black Mama’s Bail Out, Support for Incarcerated Mothers
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This Mother’s Day, VAAC is sharing resources on Black Mama’s Bail Out and AFSC Michigan’s toolkit honoring incarcerated mothers. These efforts highlight the impact of incarceration on mothers, caregivers, children, and families, and the need for support beyond a single day.
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Michigan Secretary of State Announces Election Oversight Safeguards for 2026 Governor’s Race
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has announced new procedures outlining how certain election responsibilities will be handled while she is also a candidate for governor in 2026. The policy is intended to separate parts of election administration connected to the race from her direct oversight.
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Michiganders Say No to Passing the Farm Bill
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Michigan farmers, food assistance advocates, and environmental groups are urging the U.S. Senate to reject the Farm Bill passed by the House, warning that it would preserve SNAP cuts, weaken conservation efforts, and place additional strain on working families and small farms.
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A Letter from Our Executive Director on the Supreme Court’s Decision in Louisiana v. Callais: This Is Not Normal
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A message from Angela Davenport, our Executive Director on the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais and what this moment means for our communities and our vote.
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The Supreme Court Stripped Away Key Protections in the Voting Rights Act, Putting Fair Representation At Risk
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The Supreme Court has cleared the way for politicians to draw voting maps that take political power away from Black voters and other communities of color. In this post, we break down what this decision means, how it could impact future elections, and what it will take to protect our communities and our vote.
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