As concerned citizens and organizations, we aim to address Michigan’s legislature and advocate for the passage of pivotal criminal legal reform legislation.
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Election Day is over, but some Michigan voters may still need to take one final step to make sure their absentee ballot can be counted. Voters have until 5:00 PM on Friday, August 7, to… Read Article
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Over the next several days, VAAC will provide voter education at the Brightmoor Free Store, join a community rally honoring John Lewis, lead a discussion marking the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965,… Read Article
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Claim your ID. Claim your vote. Claim your power. VAAC and community partners will host two ID clinics in August to help Michigan residents access identification, voter registration, and other essential services. An ID can… Read Article
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The League of Women Voters of Michigan is seeking volunteers from democracy partner organizations to support its 2026 Board of Canvassers Observation Program. After Michigan’s August 4 Primary Election and November 3 General Election, county… Read Article
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Within five years, it was apparent that Public Act 13 of 2019 was not functioning as intended. Between 2019 and 2024, only one person was paroled under the Act. Beginning in 2024, the Michigan legislature… Read Article
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Voting access in local jails depends on clear information, coordination, and a shared understanding of the voting process for eligible voters who are detained. On Friday, July 31, Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC) will… Read Article
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VAAC’s Statewide Jail Voting Workgroup continues building a coordinated effort to protect and expand voting access for eligible voters detained in Michigan county jails. In Michigan, many people in jail are legally eligible to vote,… Read Article
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Michigan’s August 4 Primary Election is less than two weeks away. If your absentee ballot is still at home or in your possession, complete it and return it right away. At this point, coalition partners… Read Article
