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Pull Up, Turn Out: Get Out the Vote in Ypsilanti

Join Survivors Speak, the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, the Family Empowerment Program and the Ypsilanti Housing Commission at the Pull Up, Turn Up, Get Out the Vote Party in Ypsilanti. This community event will bring together Ypsilanti Housing Commission residents for voter education, family activities, food, fun, and prize giveaways. Friday, July 25 11:00...

Pack the Room for the Mop Up Michigan ballot initiative at the Board of State Canvassers!

The Mop Up Michigan: Michiganders for Money Out Of Politics coalition invites you to pack the room! Come out on July 24th to support the Mop Up Michigan ballot initiative in front of the Board of State Canvassers! July 24th at 9:30AM in the Binsfeld Office Building in Lansing, MI 201 Townsend St, Lansing, MI...

Lunch & Learn: Lisa & Lisa-County Clerks on Election Security

Join Michiganders for Civic Resilience for a "Lunch & Learn: Lisa & Lisa-County Clerks on Election Security" as they host county clerks Lisa Posthumus Lyons (Kent County-R) and Lisa Brown (Oakland County-D) Ask a Clerk Anything! You have questions about elections, they have answers. Wednesday, July 29th from 12-1pm via Zoom Lisa Posthumus Lyons is...

President’s Election Speech Does Not Change Michigan’s 2026 Elections

President Trump’s July 16 address does not change Michigan election law, voting options, or the dates of the August 4 Primary and November 3 General Election. Michigan elections remain administered by state and local election officials using established procedures, security measures, and post-election checks.

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August 4 Primary Election: What Changes Starting July 21

Starting July 21, Michigan voters who need to register or update their address for the August 4 Primary Election must do so in person at their city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency. July 21 is also the last day coalition partners recommend that most voters return an absentee ballot by mail before switching to an in-person return option or secure drop box.

VAAC Is Hiring Ambassadors, Canvassers, and Phone Bankers

VAAC is accepting applications for ambassadors, canvassers, and phone bankers to support voter education and outreach in Michigan communities. Apply at votingaccessforall.org/hire.

Oakland County Becomes Fifth Michigan County to Oppose Documentary Proof of Citizenship Ballot Initiative

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted 11-6 to oppose a proposed ballot initiative that would require additional citizenship documents to register to vote and eliminate the current option to register using a driver’s license. Oakland is the fifth Michigan county to pass a resolution opposing the proposal, and community members can help bring similar resolutions to more cities, townships, and counties.

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What Documentary Proof of Citizenship Requirements Could Cost Michigan Voters

The federal SAVE America Act is not currently law, but similar documentary proof of citizenship proposals are moving forward in Michigan and other states. For a Michigan voter who needs to obtain citizenship and name-change documents, the cost could reach $200 to $230 or more, not including transportation, childcare, or lost wages.

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VAAC Joins Good Trouble Lives On Weekend of Action, July 17–19

VAAC will speak and provide nonpartisan voter education and registration at four Metro Detroit events during the Good Trouble Lives On Weekend of Action, July 17 through July 19. The national weekend honors John Lewis and his legacy of nonviolent civic action as Michigan voters prepare for the August 4 Primary Election.

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Election Assistance Commission Left Without Commissioners: What Michigan Voters Should Know

After two members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission were fired and its remaining commissioner resigned, the federal agency was left without commissioners. The EAC remains operational through career staff, and Michigan’s election dates, voter registration rules, and voting procedures have not changed.

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Candidate Forum on Environmental Issues

Up North Advocacy looks forward to seeing you in-person or virtually at the Western Upper Peninsula Environmentally-Focused Candidate Forum. This forum is for the 1st Congressional District U.S. House of Representatives Candidates and will be taking place this Sunday, July 19 at 7pm!You may sign up here!

Unite & Rise for Voting Rights – a Nationwide Day of Action for the Anniversary of Voting Rights Act

On August 8, 2026, the League of Women Voters of Michigan will participate in a nationwide day of civic action to mark the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and to increase voter engagement, turnout, and education.LWVMI will host a live & virtual screening of Three Marches, Two Sisters, One Bridge, a documentary...