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What Michigan’s 2026-2027 State Budget Means for Kids and Families
Michigan’s 2026-2027 state budget has been finalized after another contentious budget cycle, despite bipartisan support for the final budget in both chambers of the Legislature. Now that the budget is complete, the Michigan League for Public Policy has reviewed the details to identify what the final spending plan means for Michigan children and families. On…
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Absentee Ballot Signature Issue? Fix It by Friday at 5:00 PM
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 correct a missing or mismatched signature on an absentee ballot from the August 4 Primary Election. Check the status of…
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Upcoming Events: Find VAAC in Detroit, Oak Park, Ann Arbor, and Ferndale
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, and co-host an ID clinic offering Michigan Secretary of State services. Brightmoor Free Store VAAC will continue its regular Saturday…
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Upcoming ID Clinics in Ferndale and Detroit
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 help someone secure housing, find employment, receive public benefits, open a bank account, travel, and access other services. Having current…
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Volunteers Needed for Michigan Board of Canvassers Observation Program
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 Boards of Canvassers review election records and complete the process of certifying local election results. League volunteers observe this work…
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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…