VAAC's Vote Unlocked MI work continues during National Voter Education Week with a virtual jail voting meeting on October 7. Jail leaders, election officials, directly impacted leaders, voting-rights organizations, and legal partners will continue identifying gaps and strengthening voting access for eligible people in Michigan jails.

VAAC has a packed weekend ahead. Find us across Detroit October 2 through 4 at the Pope Francis Center, community arts and family events, harvest festivals, and two virtual programs focused on The Battle for Ranked Choice Voting.

Proposal 1 asks Michigan voters whether to begin a constitutional convention in 2027. VAAC opposes Proposal 1 because a convention could reopen reproductive freedom and other protections voters have already added to the Michigan Constitution.

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the federal government to continue using an expanded citizenship-verification system for voter checks while a legal challenge continues. Here's what the SAVE ruling does, what protections remain in place before the November 3 election, and what Michigan voters can do now to check their registration and prepare to vote.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 1-4pm | Detroit At Work Meyers Career Center, 18100 Meyers, Detroit, MI 48235 Dress For Success! Bring Your Resume!

Thursday, October 1, 2026 5:00–8:30 PM Dinner begins at 5:00 PM; program begins at 5:30 PM IBEW Local 58 1358 Abbott St. Detroit, MI 48226 CitizenDetroit and the Detroit Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. present Meet Your Candidates, a Detroit Public Schools Community District Candidates Speed-Dating Dinner & Dialogue. More than 30...

You can vote in Michigan, even with a felony! Find voting information, get help registering, and make a plan for your vote in the next election.

VAAC is bringing our Pull Up & Plug In ID Clinic to the DABO Detroit Community Wellness Fair during National Voter Education Week. The Michigan Secretary of State's Office will be on site providing Secretary of State services, including Michigan State ID services. The full cost of state IDs will be covered for people who...

Hey, #Detroit! The Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department is proud to host the inaugural CRIO Summit: Detroit, Equity, Impact! Bringing Detroiters together for a day of meaningful conversation, connection & action around the future of civil rights and equity in our city. JOIN US! Friday, October 9, 2026 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Northwest Activities Center...

Project Clean Slate is hosting a free expungement clinic on Saturday, October 10, 2026! Scan the flyer's QR code to pre-register today. Attorneys will be on-site to determine if you are eligible for expungement. This is a FREE clinic. Pre-registration is required. If you know someone who may benefit from expungement, please share this with...

October 25 | 12:30-4:30pm Pick up at: Peoples Community Church, 8601 Woodward, Detroit | Metropolitan Methodist Church, New Bethel Baptist Church, The Shrine of the Black Madonna, Detroit) Polling Location will be 2978 W Grand Blvd Free Burgers, Hot dogs, and Good Times | Hop on the Van for a Free Ride!

October 25 | 12:30-4:30pm Pick up at: The River Towers, 7800 E Jefferson, Detroit, MI | 8330 on the River | Jennings Senior Living | Sheridan Apartments Polling Location will be 2 Woodward Ave Free Burgers, Hot dogs, and Good Times | Hop on the Van for a Free Ride!

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Detroit Public Library Healing Word Artists and the Detroit Public Library will host a program examining women’s voting history, civic participation, and contemporary challenges to political engagement. The program includes two sections, “Women Then & Now” and “What’s at Stake? / Let’s Work Together.”...

With the November 3 election approaching, understanding Michigan’s court system and the role of the Michigan Supreme Court is an important part of voter education. Please join Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC) on Friday, October 9, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM ET at vaac.me/Fridays for a special statewide community meeting featuring Justice Kyra Harris...

MCRJ and VAAC are seeking people who have experienced reproductive or maternal health care while in custody for a paid focus group on September 29. Complete a short questionnaire to see if you qualify.

Find VAAC across Michigan this week at the Michigan Student Vote Summit, a Detroit expungement fair, the Michigan Democracy Fair and Rally, Shop Talks in Sterling Heights, and an ID Clinic and Resource Fair in Ypsilanti. See where we'll be and what you need to know before attending.

VAAC is helping our community participate in a special National Voter Education Week discussion of The Battle for Ranked Choice Voting. Join VAAC for a virtual watch party the evening of October 3, or watch the documentary for free on your own, then register separately for Community Documentary Night’s virtual discussion and guest Q&A on October 4.

Join Voting Access For All Coalition for a virtual watch party of The Battle for Ranked Choice Voting ahead of the October 4 national Community Documentary Night discussion and Q&A. The documentary explores the history of ranked choice voting in the United States and abroad, including efforts to adopt the voting method and the opposition...

Black Women Move: Hustle to the Polls is a joyful, movement-centered gathering hosted during Reproductive Justice Week of Action. Through music, dance, and community connection, we will celebrate the power of Black women while providing voter rights and voter education information. Join us as we move our bodies, uplift our spirits, and build collective power...

Meet Our Democratic Candidates: A Great Opportunity to meet face to face with our candidates and learn about their platforms and vision for our community. Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM Location: 46425 Tyler Road, Van Buren Township, Michigan 48111 Invited candidates include Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Jocelyn Benson for Governor Abdul El-Sayed for U....

On behalf of our President & CEO, Dr. Chad Audi, Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries invites individuals and families in need or experiencing homelessness to join us for a FREE sit-down dinner in a warm, comfortable setting. No questions asked. No registration required. Just come as you are. Friday, October 2, 2026 4–6 p.m. DRMM Banquet...

The Power to Frame the Story: Black Women in Media Friday, October 9, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Wayne County Community College District - Northwest Campus Detroit, Michigan Black Women in Michigan Politics invites you to an exclusive gathering of elected officials, media leaders, corporate partners, and community influencers for a timely conversation on...

Thank you to the DPSCD Foundation confirmed candidates that will share their platforms with Chenita W. Gary on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. We have limited seating and registration is mandatory. Thank you to our partners that support us in this work! Register here

Early Voting Karaoke Parties! Family Fun-Filled Time Includes Prize Giveaways Sycamore Meadows 1273 Stamford Ct., Ypsilanti, MI 48198 Friday, October 30th, 2026 4pm-7pm

Early Voting Karaoke Parties! Family Fun-Filled Time Includes Prize Giveaways Heavenly Creations Salon 963 Ecorse Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 4pm-7pm

Early Voting Karaoke Parties! Family Fun-Filled Time Includes Prize Giveaways New Parkridge Homes 571 Armstrong Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Sunday, October 25th, 2026 11am-2pm

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT + SOUL FOOD = COMMUNITY IN ACTION! Join Survivors Speak for an afternoon of good food, fellowship, fun, and civic education at our Civic Engagement & Soul Food Dinner! This event is FREE and open to the community, but SPACE IS LIMITED! Sunday, October 11th 12:00 Noon Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church1043 W. Michigan...

Save the Date!Annual Membership MeetingOur Annual Membership Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Please join us for organizational updates, board member elections, officer selections and a proposed bylaw change. The bylaw change would ensure the term of a board officer (such as president or secretary) won't outlast someone's term as...

Michigan friends — help us spread the word. We’re working to bring accurate, nonpartisan voter information into the places people already know and trust: barbershops, salons, nail shops, laundromats, gas stations, restaurants and other neighborhood businesses. Everyone is invited to a roundtable discussion on Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Community Center...

October 6th | 6:30 pm | First United Methodist, 22331 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI Instead of a featured speaker, we will be moving around the room through stations: Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) | DABO Detroit, Inc. | LWV - Board of Canvassers Observation Information | Art Station with Mary | Write Postcards to...

Wednesday, September 30, 202610:30 AM–1:30 PM EDTIn PersonLocation provided to registered participants Eligible voters are sitting in Michigan jails today, and the November 3 election is quickly approaching. We need to make sure eligible detained voters have the information, access, and support they need to register and cast a ballot. Join Voting Access For All...

Eligible voters are sitting in Michigan jails as the November 3 election approaches. Join VAAC on September 30 for the Vote Unlocked MI Kickoff Convening, bringing together jail leadership, election officials, directly impacted leaders, voting-rights organizations, and legal partners to strengthen registration and ballot access for eligible detained voters.

Next week, VAAC’s September 25 Friday Community Meeting will explore what proportional representation means, how it differs from electoral systems many voters are more familiar with, and what different approaches could mean for who gets represented in our democracy. A special guest from Voters Not Politicians will join the conversation.

Find VAAC across Michigan this week at community resource events, voter registration outreach, expungement fairs, and ArtPrize. See where our ambassadors will be in Detroit, Muskegon Heights, Clinton Township, and Grand Rapids, and learn how to vote for the Community Voting Rights Art Installation at ArtPrize.

VAAC has been connecting with communities in Highland Park, Detroit, and Ann Arbor through voter education, registration support, community events, and National Voter Registration Day outreach. See where we’ve been, then help this work reach more people by viewing, liking, and sharing VAAC’s latest posts on Instagram and Facebook.

The U.S. Supreme Court has kept new USPS mail-ballot restrictions blocked for the November 3 election. For Michigan voters, nothing has changed about voting absentee. Here's what happened, what it means for your ballot, and how to request, return, and track an absentee ballot for the 2026 General Election.

At VAAC's September 11 Friday Community Meeting, Nomi Joyrich joined us for a deep dive into Michigan's 2026 ballot proposals. We're following up with what voters should know about Proposals 1 and 2, what supporters and opponents are saying, and why another proposal voters may have heard about won't be on the November ballot.

Who runs Michigan’s elections, and what authority do local clerks have when they face voter challenges, misinformation, election interference, or improper requests for voting equipment and ballots? The new Michigan Clerks’ Bill of Rights explains 10 rights and responsibilities established in law and helps voters understand the role local clerks play in protecting access to the ballot and administering Michigan elections.

VAAC Friday Community Meeting: Proportional Representation: How It Works and What It Could Mean for Representation What is proportional representation, how does it work, and why are people talking about it? Join Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC) on Friday, September 25 at 12:30 PM EST at vaac.me/Fridays for a community conversation about proportional representation...

Michigan voters will be asked to vote on two statewide proposals on the November ballot. We will present information on the Constitutional Convention (Proposal 1) and Money Out Of Politics (Proposal 2). You will leave this webinar with an understanding of these proposals and with information to share with your colleagues and communities. Wednesday, September...

Sunday, September 20, 2026Fountain Street Church24 Fountain Street NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503 Join Voting Access For All Coalition at Fountain Street Church for a special day of programming connected to the Community Voting Rights Art Installation, a collaboration between VAAC and Indivisible Metro Detroit on exhibit during ArtPrize 2026. The installation brings together hundreds of...

September 18-October 3, 2026 Exhibition Hours:September 18-19: 12:00-8:00 PMSeptember 20: 12:00-6:00 PMSeptember 21-24: 5:00-8:00 PMSeptember 25-26: 12:00-8:00 PMSeptember 27: 12:00-6:00 PMSeptember 28-October 1: 5:00-8:00 PMOctober 2-3: 12:00-8:00 PM Opening Celebration: Friday, September 18 at 5:30 PM Fountain Street Church24 Fountain Street NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503 Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC) and Indivisible Metro Detroit...

Clear your record and open doors to new opportunities! Gaining Unity Through Non-Violent Solutions (G.U.N.S.) is partnering with the City of Muskegon, Safe & Just Michigan, Muskegon County Public Defender, Muskegon Heights Police, West Michigan Lake Hawks in Flight Foundation, and the Michigan Attorney General’s Office to offer an Expungement Clinic. Volunteer attorneys will be...

EXPUNGEMENT FAIR THIS SATURDAY! Do you or someone you know have a past criminal record that may be eligible for expungement? Join us to learn more about the process, speak with legal professionals, and receive guidance concerning your next steps. Saturday, September 19 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Conquerors Church 34375 S. Gratiot Ave. Clinton Township, MI...

SAVE THE DATE! We will have 5 of DPSCD Foundation candidates running for school board share their platform with the community. Space is limited and RSVP is required to info@ourownwallstreet.org September 22, 2026 from 5:30-7:30pm Moderated by Porsha Monique and Presented by Our Own Wall Strees

The League of Women Voters / Oakland Area presents "Countering Election Sabotage" on Wednesday, September 23 at 1pm. As the midterm election season ramps up, voters need to recognize attempts to influence or disrupt the election process. Scott Riley, LWVOA member and voting rights activist, will be joined by Ben Gardner and Brooke Harris from...

Today, VAAC Friday Community Meetings return on September 11 with a Ballot Proposal Deep Dive featuring Nomi Joyrich of Jews For a Secular Democracy and the VAAC Leadership Team. Join us on Zoom from 12:30 to 1:30 PM ET to learn more about Michigan ballot initiatives, what they propose to change, and what voters should know heading toward November.

VAAC will be at events in Detroit, Jackson, and Ann Arbor this week, including voter education programs, community gatherings, and National Voter Registration Day activities. Here’s where to find us from September 11 through September 17.

Ahead of Michigan’s November 3 election, VAAC is bringing voter education directly to shelters and social service organizations in Detroit and Ann Arbor. These programs will help participants check their voter registration, understand their voting options, learn what will be on their ballots, including Proposals 1 and 2, and make a plan to vote.

Sunday, September 27 in Plymouth at the Phoenix Mill, which is located at 15000 Edward N Hines Drive. Democracy Fair: Our family friendly fair will take place from 1-5pm. There will be food trucks and activities for children and families. Rally for Democracy: There will be a rally at the same venue from 2-3pm. Our...