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VAAC in the Community: Voter Registration, Youth Voices, Community Resources, and More!
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See where VAAC has been connecting with communities across Detroit and Metro Detroit! From Civic Sisterhood in Roseville and the Vote Early No Kings Rally in Oak Park to Vote & Vibe at Harriet Tubman, Pride Decides, and voter registration events with community partners, catch up on our latest social media posts. Visit Instagram and…
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What Happens to Your Ballot After You Vote? How Michigan Protects and Counts Every Vote
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What happens to your ballot after you vote? Michigan uses paper ballots, secure chain-of-custody procedures, equipment testing, and post-election reviews to protect and verify election results. Learn how local election workers secure ballots, how bipartisan canvassing boards check the results, and why the work of counting and verifying votes continues after Election Day.
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Join VAAC at the 2026 Wrongful Conviction Summit in Ann Arbor
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VAAC is proud to participate in the Wrongful Conviction Summit on November 16 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor! Hear from exonerees, impacted families, and advocates about wrongful convictions and inequalities in the criminal legal system. The event is free and open to the public, with dinner provided while supplies last. Learn more…
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VAAC Friday Community Meeting on October 30: Phone Banking Power Hour
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Today’s VAAC Community Meeting is all about phone banking! On October 30, we’ll use our regular meeting time to connect with Michigan voters, answer voting questions, and share important information ahead of the November 3 election. Join us virtually from 12:30 to 1:30 PM ET for a Phone Banking Power Hour. We’ll walk you through…
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Vote Early Day Is October 24! Here’s How Early Voting Works in Michigan
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Saturday, October 24, is National Vote Early Day and the start of Michigan’s required nine-day early voting period! Never voted early in person before? Learn where to find your assigned voting site, what happens when you arrive, how to register if you missed the online deadline, and what to do if you already have an…
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Where to Find VAAC This Week: Early Voting, Community Resources, State ID Clinics, and More!
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VAAC has a packed schedule as early voting begins across Michigan! Find us at early voting celebrations, rides-to-the-polls events, community resource fairs, free State ID clinics, voter education events, and conversations throughout Detroit, Metro Detroit, Ypsilanti, and Grand Rapids. See where we’ll be through October 29 and how you can join us.
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Michigan Election Dates: Still Have Your Absentee Ballot? Here’s How to Return It
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Still have your Michigan absentee ballot? With Election Day approaching, now is the time to return it! Learn how to use secure drop boxes, clerk’s offices, or early voting sites, why your ballot envelope signature matters, and how to track your ballot. Plus, get the key dates you need to know as statewide early voting…
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Proposed 2030 Census Changes: What’s at Stake for Michigan and How to Submit a Public Comment
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Proposed changes to the 2030 Census could affect civil rights protections, political representation, and how communities across Michigan are counted. Learn what’s being proposed, how it connects to prison gerrymandering, and why your voice matters. 👉🏾 Public comments are due November 2! ACCESS and NNAAC have provided sample comments to help you get started, but…
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VAAC in the Community: Black Women’s Voices, Voter Education, and Community Connections
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Catch up with VAAC across Detroit and Metro Detroit! We’re celebrating young people registering to vote at Service to Civic Action with buildOn, conversations about Black women’s voices in media, Shop Talks with returning citizens, and voter education at community events. Visit our Facebook and Instagram posts, leave a like or comment, and share them…
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Michigan Prison Oversight: Citizens for Prison Reform Launches Letter Campaign
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Citizens for Prison Reform has launched a letter campaign asking Governor Whitmer to support HB 5920 and HB 5921, two Michigan bills that would expand independent prison oversight, strengthen complaint protections, and improve transparency. Both bills have passed the House and are awaiting Senate action. Learn what the bills would change and how Michigan residents…
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October 24 Is National Life Without Parole Awareness Day: What Does a Sentence Without Hope Mean?
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Saturday, October 24, is the first National Life Without Parole Awareness Day. What does life without parole mean for incarcerated people and their families, and why are advocates calling for second-look policies? Learn about the national campaign organized by Drop LWOP New England and find ways to participate, share information, or add your name to…
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Where to Find VAAC This Week: Voter Registration, Election Defense, State IDs and Community Conversations
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Find VAAC across Detroit, Metro Detroit, and Lansing at voter registration events, an Election Defense training, a free Michigan State ID clinic, the No Kings: Vote Early rally, and community conversations. See where we’ll be through October 22, and get the details you need to join us.
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