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Next VAAC Friday Meeting on July 31: Official Launch of the Michigan Jail Voting Guide
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 host a special statewide community meeting to officially launch the Michigan Jail Voting Guide, a new resource developed to help…
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Next Statewide Jail Voting Workgroup on Thursday, July 30
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,…
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August 4 Primary Election: How to Return Your Absentee Ballot as Soon as Possible
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 no longer recommend returning absentee ballots by mail for most voters because of possible delivery delays. Instead, voters should return…
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Action Alert: Tell the Senate to Reject Strict Federal Voter ID Requirements
On July 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that includes new federal photo identification requirements for voting. The voter ID provisions were added to H.R. 7008, a bill titled the Stop Insider Trading Act, and are based on H.R. 9368, the Voter ID Act. The legislation is not currently law. It must still…
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Upcoming July Events: Voter Education, Rides to the Polls, and Community Conversations
VAAC will be out in the community during the final days of July, sharing voting information, helping eligible residents register to vote, and connecting people with resources for Michigan’s August 4 Primary Election. We are also uplifting two opportunities to learn directly from election officials and voting rights leaders. Review the upcoming events below and…
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VAAC in the Community: Recent Events, Voter Education, and Community Art
Voting Access For All Coalition has continued meeting people where they are by attending neighborhood gatherings, community forums, public-service programs, and creative events across Michigan. At each event, VAAC ambassadors provide nonpartisan voter education, answer questions, help eligible community members register to vote, and make sure people understand their voting rights. We are grateful to…
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Before Early Voting Begins, Michigan Clerks Test Election Equipment
Before statewide early voting begins on Saturday, July 25, election officials across Michigan conducted mandatory public tests of the equipment that will be used for the August 4 Primary Election. These logic and accuracy tests are one of the safeguards used before every election to confirm that voting equipment is programmed correctly, working properly, and…
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President’s Election Speech Does Not Change Michigan’s 2026 Elections
On Thursday, July 16, President Donald Trump used a national address to raise doubts about past elections and release documents related to the 2018 and 2020 elections. The address returned to allegations that have already been examined through investigations, audits, and reviews. Those reviews did not find evidence that votes were changed or that the…
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August 4 Primary Election: What Changes Starting July 21
Michigan’s August 4 Primary Election is approaching, and two important changes begin after Monday, July 20. Starting Tuesday, July 21, voters who need to register or update their voter registration address must do so in person at their city or township clerk’s office or satellite office with proof of residency. July 21 is also the…
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VAAC Is Hiring Ambassadors, Canvassers, and Phone Bankers
Voting Access for All Coalition is accepting applications for ambassadors, canvassers, and phone bankers to support voter education and outreach in Michigan communities. VAAC works throughout the year to help eligible voters understand their rights, register to vote, learn what is on their ballot, and participate in elections. Our outreach focuses especially on communities that…