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Today’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting on June 12: Understanding the Michigan Voting Rights Act & The Fight for Fair Representation
Understanding the Michigan Voting Rights Act & The Fight for Fair Representation As Michigan moves deeper into the 2026 election cycle, major legal and political fights over voting rights and representation are continuing across the country and here at home. From ongoing challenges connected to the federal Voting Rights Act to court cases that could…
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Juneteenth 2026: Community Events and Opportunities to Connect with VAAC Across Metro Detroit
Juneteenth is a time to honor freedom, Black history, community leadership, and the ongoing work of liberation. Throughout June, communities across Metro Detroit are gathering through celebrations, organizing spaces, cultural events, film screenings, and opportunities for reflection and action. Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC) will be participating in several of these events, providing voter…
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Voting Rights Art Installation Expands with New Pop-Ups and ArtPrize 2026 Exhibition
Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, continues to build a community-created Voting Rights Art Installation that brings together civic engagement, storytelling, and creative expression. Through a series of pop-up events across Metro Detroit, community members are invited to create small art pieces that reflect their experiences, perspectives, and beliefs…
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VAAC Joins Detroit Silence the Violence Events to Share Voting Rights Information
Over the weekend, Voting Access For All Coalition participated in two Silence the Violence events in Detroit, providing voter education, voter registration assistance, and civic education resources to community members. On Saturday, VAAC joined the 19th Annual Silence the Violence March at Church of the Messiah. On Sunday, VAAC participated in the Charles W. Reid…
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Local Resolution Campaign Update: New Communities Join Effort Opposing SAVE Act and Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposals
The campaign to pass local resolutions opposing the SAVE Act and documentary proof of citizenship proposals continues to grow across Michigan. These resolutions reflect concerns that documentary proof of citizenship requirements could create new barriers for eligible voters while placing additional burdens on election officials. Communities across the state are considering resolutions in response to…
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SAVE Act Update: Federal Proposal Remains Stalled While Similar Efforts Continue in Michigan
The SAVE America Act remains stalled in the U.S. Senate following additional efforts to advance the legislation. The proposal would require documentary proof of citizenship, such as a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization papers, when registering to vote or updating voter registration information. As of early June, the Senate has not advanced the legislation, and…
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USPS Mail Voting Proposal: What Michigan Voters Should Know
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has proposed a new rule tied to President Donald Trump’s March 2026 executive order on elections, while legal challenges to the order continue moving through federal courts. According to the proposal, state election officials would be required to provide USPS with lists of voters who have requested absentee or mail…
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Why Vote Counting Takes Time: What Michigan Voters Should Know About the California Debate
Following California’s June primary election, President Donald Trump made claims questioning the pace of ballot counting and suggesting problems with the election process, despite providing no evidence to support those claims. Federal officials also announced investigations related to California’s voting procedures. These developments added to ongoing national debate about mail voting, vote counting, and public…
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VAAC Friday Community Meeting on June 12: Understanding the Michigan Voting Rights Act & The Fight for Fair Representation
Understanding the Michigan Voting Rights Act & The Fight for Fair Representation As Michigan moves deeper into the 2026 election cycle, major legal and political fights over voting rights and representation are continuing across the country and here at home. From ongoing challenges connected to the federal Voting Rights Act to court cases that could…
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New Michigan Voices Substack Features VAAC’s Work to Expand Jail Voting Access
VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport recently collaborated with Michigan Voices on a new Substack article examining jail-based disenfranchisement and efforts to expand voting access for eligible voters detained in Michigan jails. Many people are surprised to learn that individuals detained in Michigan county jails while awaiting arraignment, trial, or sentencing remain eligible to register to…