Category: MIVoting
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Denied at the Ballot Box: The Human Cost of Voter ID Laws
Join an urgent, interactive webinar on August 13 We at Voting Access for All Coalition believe understanding how voter ID laws shape communities is essential to safeguarding every person’s voice—especially those already facing systemic barriers. On Wednesday, August 13, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm ET, join VAAC, Common Cause Michigan, All Voting Is Local, Voters…
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Make Every Call Count: Join VAAC’s Virtual Phone Bank
Your voice can help protect voting rights and mobilize Michigan voters Every voter contact matters — we need your help reaching as many Michiganders as possible. This Tuesday, join Voting Access for All Coalition’s Commit to Vote Virtual Phone Bank from the comfort of your own home. No experience? No problem. We’ll provide the script,…
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What You Need to Know Before the August 5 Primary
Voter registration deadlines, ballot drop guidance, and threats to your rights With the August 5 primary election just weeks away, now’s the time to make a plan, get informed, and take action to protect your vote. Here’s everything you need to know — including key deadlines, disinformation risks, and how you can fight back. Upcoming…
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Rank MI Vote Collects Signatures
The Rank MI Vote petition is LIVE!! This exciting new ballot proposal seeks to bring ranked choice voting to Michigan. Ranked choice voting means that every voter has a say in who wins an election, not just those who vote for major-party candidates who have major financial backing from elite interest groups. It gets rid…
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Rank MI Vote
An exciting new Michigan constitutional amendment is being proposed that could change the way we vote in elections. Rank MI Vote wants Michigan to allow a fairer, more sensible option to elect the best candidates. This option is called ranked choice voting. What is Ranked Choice Voting? Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) is a way to…
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Centering Impacted Voices at the Detroit Mayoral Forum
Executive Director Angela Davenport joins community voices demanding accountability, equity, and inclusion. Last night in Detroit, voters came together to engage directly with the candidates hoping to lead the city. From housing and clean water to education, air quality, public safety, and how our leaders plan to serve those most impacted by the legal system—the…
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Federal Court Upholds Michigan’s Voter Roll Maintenance Process
Breaking news: A federal appeals court has upheld Michigan’s current process for removing deceased voters from the rolls. While the ruling affirms the state’s practices, it also serves as a reminder: voter roll maintenance must be done with care and transparency. Mistakes in this process can wrongly block eligible voters—especially those impacted by the legal…
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The SAVE Act Is Voter Suppression. Here’s How We Fight Back
They want us tired. We’re staying ready. The SAVE Act has passed the U.S. House—and now it’s headed to the Senate. This dangerous bill would make it harder for millions of eligible voters to register, re-register, or cast a ballot. It’s a direct threat to justice-impacted individuals, Black and Brown voters, low-income communities, and anyone…
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ATTN: Michiganders — Election Day Is Coming Up!
Still need to register? You can register and vote this weekend. Election Day is Tuesday, May 6!If you’re not yet registered to vote where you live, it’s not too late. You can visit your local clerk’s office this weekend to register AND vote early. Bring proof of residency Find your clerk’s office at MI.gov/vote The…
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Voting Rights in the Headlines: What You Need to Know Now
From federal legislation to Michigan ballot proposals, voter access is under threat — and VAAC is paying attention. At Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), we know that barriers to the ballot don’t just appear — they’re built. Across the country, legislation disguised as “safety” measures is threatening to make it harder for millions of…