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VAAC Jail Voting Workgroup Meeting on July 30: Building a Successful Jail Voting Program in Genesee County
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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 on Thursday, July 30th.
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August 4 Primary Election: Return Your Absentee Ballot and Get Ready for Early Voting
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Michigan’s statewide early voting period begins Saturday, July 25, and voters can cast a ballot in person through August 2. Voters who still have absentee ballots should sign and return them as soon as possible using a clerk’s office, secure drop box, or assigned early voting site.
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Upcoming July Events: Voter Education, Rides to the Polls, and Community Conversations
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VAAC will provide voter education and registration support at upcoming events in Detroit and Ypsilanti, including community gatherings and free rides to early voting sites. Community members can also attend programs featuring county clerks and voting rights leaders, including VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport.
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VAAC in the Community: Recent Events, Voter Education, and Community Art
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VAAC ambassadors have been providing voter education and registration support at community events in Detroit, Ferndale, Flint, Clinton Township, and Oakland County. View recent photos, help us thank the organizations that welcomed VAAC, and support this work by liking and sharing the posts on social media.
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Before Early Voting Begins, Michigan Clerks Test Election Equipment
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Before voting begins in Michigan’s August 4 Primary Election, local clerks conducted mandatory public tests to confirm that election equipment is programmed correctly and counting ballots as expected. Statewide early voting begins Saturday, July 25, and voters can find their assigned site and hours at mi.gov/vote.
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President’s Election Speech Does Not Change Michigan’s 2026 Elections
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President Trump’s July 16 address does not change Michigan election law, voting options, or the dates of the August 4 Primary and November 3 General Election. Michigan elections remain administered by state and local election officials using established procedures, security measures, and post-election checks.
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August 4 Primary Election: What Changes Starting July 21
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Starting July 21, Michigan voters who need to register or update their address for the August 4 Primary Election must do so in person at their city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency. July 21 is also the last day coalition partners recommend that most voters return an absentee ballot by mail before…
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VAAC Is Hiring Ambassadors, Canvassers, and Phone Bankers
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VAAC is accepting applications for ambassadors, canvassers, and phone bankers to support voter education and outreach in Michigan communities. Apply at votingaccessforall.org/hire.
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Oakland County Becomes Fifth Michigan County to Oppose Documentary Proof of Citizenship Ballot Initiative
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The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted 11-6 to oppose a proposed ballot initiative that would require additional citizenship documents to register to vote and eliminate the current option to register using a driver’s license. Oakland is the fifth Michigan county to pass a resolution opposing the proposal, and community members can help bring similar…
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What Documentary Proof of Citizenship Requirements Could Cost Michigan Voters
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The federal SAVE America Act is not currently law, but similar documentary proof of citizenship proposals are moving forward in Michigan and other states. For a Michigan voter who needs to obtain citizenship and name-change documents, the cost could reach $200 to $230 or more, not including transportation, childcare, or lost wages.
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Voting Rights Community Art Project Pop-Up This Saturday in Hamtramck
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VAAC and Indivisible Metro Detroit will host the next Voting Rights Community Art Project pop-up this Saturday, July 18, at Hatch Art in Hamtramck. Community members of all ages and experience levels can contribute artwork that will become part of an installation selected for ArtPrize 2026.
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VAAC Joins Good Trouble Lives On Weekend of Action, July 17–19 (UPDATE: WEATHER)
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VAAC will speak and provide nonpartisan voter education and registration at four Metro Detroit events during the Good Trouble Lives On Weekend of Action, July 17 through July 19. The national weekend honors John Lewis and his legacy of nonviolent civic action as Michigan voters prepare for the August 4 Primary Election.
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