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, but access often depends on systems that are inconsistent, difficult to navigate, or unavailable altogether. This workgroup brings together organizations, advocates, and community members working to improve coordination, strengthen county-level relationships, and address barriers that prevent eligible voters from participating.
As conversations around voting rights and democratic participation continue nationwide, this work remains urgent.
The workgroup is focused on building the tools, communication systems, and statewide coordination needed to ensure eligible voters in jail are not left behind during upcoming elections.
As we move closer to the midterm elections, this work includes:
• Building county-level relationships
• Improving communication and tracking systems
• Strengthening statewide coordination
• Supporting consistent access to mail-in voting and election information in jails
VAAC recently adjusted the workgroup meeting schedule to better align with other statewide election access efforts and strengthen collaboration across organizations working on voting rights and election administration.
Upcoming Jail Voting Workgroup meetings:
June 11 and June 25
July 9 and July 23
No matter where people are located, there are ways to support this work. VAAC provides guidance, tools, coordination, and support for those interested in helping expand voting access in jails across Michigan.
People can also support this work financially. Donations help fund jail voting postcards, flyers, transportation to jails, and other essential resources needed to expand voting access across Michigan counties.
Donate: vaac.me/give
This effort will continue through the November election cycle and beyond.
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