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How Does Absentee Voting Work in Michigan? Your Questions Answered
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Who handles your absentee ballot? How do you check whether your clerk received it? And what if you decide to vote in person instead? Inspired by reporting from Hayley Harding at Votebeat, VAAC answers common questions about Michigan absentee voting, ballot security, and the November 3 election.
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Before Election Day: VAAC Observes Voting Machine Testing, More Public Tests Ahead
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Before every election, Michigan officials test voting equipment to make sure it counts ballots accurately, and the public can watch. VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport and community partners recently attended a public test in Southfield, and Oakland County has more scheduled for October 16 and 19. Learn how logic and accuracy testing works, see VAAC’s…
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VAAC in the Community: Voting Rights, Youth Voices, and Connections Across Michigan
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See where VAAC has been connecting with communities! From public voting equipment testing in Southfield and a free State ID clinic in Detroit to youth artwork with buildOn, civic conversations, and school board candidate discussions, catch up on our latest visits. View, like, comment on, and share our Facebook and Instagram posts to help spread…
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VAAC in the Media: Angela Davenport Shares the “YES, YOU CAN VOTE” Message Ahead of No Kings: Vote Early
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VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport was featured in the Detroit Free Press, Michigan Advance, and other coverage of the October 17 No Kings: Vote Early events, reminding Michiganders that YES, YOU CAN VOTE, even with a past conviction or while on probation or parole. Read the coverage, review important voting deadlines, and join VAAC in…
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The Courts on Your Ballot: Join VAAC Friday with Justice Kyra Harris Bolden for National Voter Education Week
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**Today at 12:30 PM ET:** Join VAAC for *The Courts on Your Ballot: A Judicial Breakdown* featuring Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden. We’ll close National Voter Education Week with a conversation about Michigan’s courts, the role of the Michigan Supreme Court, and what voters should understand about judicial elections. Join us virtually at…
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Vote Unlocked MI Continues with October 14 Virtual Jail Voting Meeting
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Vote Unlocked MI continues with another virtual jail voting meeting on Wednesday, October 14. Join VAAC and partners working to improve coordination between jails and election officials, address remaining barriers, and help eligible detained voters register and cast their ballots before November 3.
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Where to Find VAAC This Week: Community Conversations, Expungement Resources and Voter Registration
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Find VAAC across Southeast Michigan and Lansing this week at community conversations, expungement and voter registration events, and gatherings focused on voting rights and civic engagement. We’re also co-hosting the first Free the Real event in Lansing and welcoming Justice Kyra Harris Bolden to our Friday Community Meeting.
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Can I Register and Vote in Michigan? What to Know Before the November 3 Election
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Can you vote in Michigan if you do not have stable housing, are in jail awaiting trial, are receiving care in a psychiatric hospital, or are a student? In many cases, yes. Here is who can register and vote in Michigan, plus the key deadlines coming up before the November 3 General Election.
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VAAC in the Community: Voter Outreach, Community Partners and Connections Across Michigan
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From the Flint Mental Health Tailgate and Team Wellness Center to ID clinics, expungement fairs, community gatherings, and the Reentry United Conference, VAAC has been out across Michigan sharing voter information and connecting with community members. See where we’ve been and help spread the word by liking and sharing our latest social media posts.
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Michigan Clerks’ Bill of Rights: Who Runs Our Elections and Protects the Voting Process?
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Who runs Michigan’s elections, and what authority do local clerks have when they face voter challenges, misinformation, election interference, or improper requests for voting equipment and ballots? The new Michigan Clerks’ Bill of Rights explains 10 rights and responsibilities established in law and helps voters understand the role local clerks play in protecting access to…
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Where to Find VAAC This Weekend: Voter Education, Community Events and More Across Detroit
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VAAC has a packed weekend ahead. Find us across Detroit October 2 through 4 at the Pope Francis Center, community arts and family events, harvest festivals, and two virtual programs focused on The Battle for Ranked Choice Voting.
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VAAC at ArtPrize: Community, Connection and a Celebration of Voting Rights
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It’s the final weekend of ArtPrize. Voting for VAAC and Indivisible Metro Detroit’s Community Voting Rights Art Installation closes tonight, October 2, at 10:00 PM, and VAAC will be back at Fountain Street Church on Saturday, October 3, with voter registration, voter education, and ballot information. See new photos from the installation and learn how…
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