Category: Voting In Prison
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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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VAAC Jail Voting Work Moves Forward with Next Steps
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) convened the Statewide Jail Voting Work Group this week, bringing together partners from across Michigan to continue building coordinated efforts to expand access to the ballot for eligible voters detained in jails. During the meeting, participants worked through next steps to strengthen collaboration across counties and move toward implementation…
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VAAC Statewide Jail Voting Work Group Meeting – March 26
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) will host the next Statewide Jail Voting Work Group meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 10:00 a.m. This work group brings together partners from across Michigan to build coordinated efforts that ensure individuals who are legally eligible to vote while detained in jail have access to the ballot. In…
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VAAC Statewide Jail Voting Work Group Kicks Off in Michigan
Earlier this week, Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) convened the first meeting of a Statewide Jail Voting Work Group, bringing together advocates, community organizations, election officials, and volunteers from across Michigan. In Michigan, individuals who are in jail or prison awaiting trial or arraignment and not serving a sentence remain eligible to vote. However,…