Voting Access for All Coalition

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Drag Out the Vote in Detroit October 30, 2026 @ 12:00 am - Drag, dancing, and democracy at Gigi’s Cabaret! ✨🗳️ Join VAAC, Michigan LCV Education Fund’s Democracy For All team, and Jews for a Secular... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/drag-out-the-vote-in-detroit/

The misinformation machine works hardest when voting is most accessible. Early voting sites are open through November 1. Every community in Michigan. Walk in. Request ballot. Vote. The machine counts it while you're still there.

Party at the Polls Early Voting Party in Pontiac October 25, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Join Voters Not Politicians Education Fund, VAAC, Black Voters Matter, and the Change Up Midnight Coalition to... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/party-at-the-polls-early-voting-party-in-pontiac/

DPSCD Board of Education Candidate Forum October 29, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Michigan Chronicle, in partnership with 482 Forward Hear the candidates. You decide. A community forum with the people running for... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/dpscd-board-of-education-candidate-forum/

31st Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons Art Sale December 4, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Join Prison Creative Arts Project for an art sale to raise money for the 31st Annual... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/31st-annual-exhibition-of-artists-in-michigan-prisons-art-sale/

Vote Early Day Is October 24! Here’s How Early Voting Works in Michigan Saturday, October 24, is National Vote Early Day and the start of Michigan's required nine-day early voting... https://votingaccessforall.org/2026/10/vote-early-day-is-october-24-heres-how-early-voting-works-in-michigan/

Where to Find VAAC This Week: Early Voting, Community Resources, State ID Clinics, and More! VAAC has a packed schedule as early voting begins across Michigan! Find... https://votingaccessforall.org/2026/10/where-to-find-vaac-this-week-early-voting-community-resources-state-id-clinics-and-more/

Michigan Election Dates: Still Have Your Absentee Ballot? Here’s How to Return It Still have your Michigan absentee ballot? With Election Day approaching, now is the time to... https://votingaccessforall.org/2026/10/michigan-election-dates-still-have-your-absentee-ballot-heres-how-to-return-it/

VAAC in the Community: Black Women’s Voices, Voter Education, and Community Connections Catch up with VAAC across Detroit and Metro Detroit! We're celebrating young... https://votingaccessforall.org/2026/10/vaac-in-the-community-black-womens-voices-voter-education-and-community-connections/

Michigan Prison Oversight: Citizens for Prison Reform Launches Letter Campaign Citizens for Prison Reform has launched a letter campaign asking Governor Whitmer to support HB... https://votingaccessforall.org/2026/10/michigan-prison-oversight-citizens-for-prison-reform-launches-letter-campaign/

October 24 Is National Life Without Parole Awareness Day: What Does a Sentence Without Hope Mean? Saturday, October 24, is the first National Life Without... https://votingaccessforall.org/2026/10/october-24-is-national-life-without-parole-awareness-day-what-does-a-sentence-without-hope-mean/

Hold the Line: Get Out the Vote rally October 28, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - The power is in our hands.On Wednesday, Oct. 28, we Hold the Line in Dearborn. Get trained, then stay for... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/hold-the-line-get-out-the-vote-rally/

Wrongful Conviction Summit 2026 November 16, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - VAAC is proud to participate in the 2026 Wrongful Conviction Summit, presented by Project Community, Survivors Speak, and the Michigan... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/wrongful-conviction-summit-2026/

MINNESOTA: “I don’t think about myself. The youth are the most innocent. Anything you can do to save them is worth it.” ♥️ Endless stories attack the MN Somali-American community— but Ebro Ahmed🦸🏽‍♂️saves a bus 🚌 full of kids and stories mostly leave out that he’s Somali? 🤔

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Unsilenced: Reclaiming the vote for justice-impacted women webinar Join us for our October 22 discussion at 1PM ET following up on our recent report, "Women Silenced at the Polls: How... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/unsilenced-reclaiming-the-vote-for-justice-impacted-women-webinar/

Breaking the Ice: Games People Play Breaking the ICE is a deliberate, breathless convergence—a strategic intervention that breathes life into the space between us. It unites women who move through entirely different... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/breaking-the-ice-games-people-play/

Souls to the Polls: Trick or Treat in Ypsilanti Combine a little Halloween fun with preparing for the November election! Souls to the Polls: Trick or Treat will feature candy, giveaways, voter registration,... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/souls-to-the-polls-trick-or-treat-in-ypsilanti/

Get Out to Vote Scare Fest 2026 MICHIGAN, IT'S TIME TO VOTE! Your voice matters, and your vote counts! Get ready for Michigan's November 3, 2026 General Election. EARLY VOTING BEGINS OCTOBER 24! JOIN THE GET OUT... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/get-out-to-vote-scare-fest-2026/

Hustle HERS: Women Entrepreneurs Resource Summit VAAC will be at Hustle HERS, a free summit hosted by the Detroit Historical Society that brings together women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and resource... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/hustle-hers-women-entrepreneurs-resource-summit/

State of Black Michigan: Building Our Collective Black Agenda ✊🏾 OUR VOICES. OUR PRIORITIES. OUR FUTURE. WE GOT US! Black Voters Matter invites you to The State of Black Michigan: Building Our... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/state-of-black-michigan-building-our-collective-black-agenda/

Phone Banking Tuesdays with VAAC & Common Cause Michigan Help Michigan voters get accurate information about their voting rights and the upcoming election. Join Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC)... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/phone-banking-tuesdays-with-vaac-common-cause-michigan/

No Kings, Vote Early Rally in Wyandotte Indivisible: Downriver United 734 is hosting a No Kings, Vote Early Rally at Wyandotte City Hall, with the message “Voting Is Your Superpower!” The rally will feature speakers,... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/no-kings-vote-early-rally-in-wyandotte/

FREE THE REAL VOTER REGISTRATION WEEKEND FREE THE REAL VOTER REGISTRATION WEEKEND!!! OUR PEOPLE. OUR VOICE. OUR POWER! This weekend, TWO opportunities to get registered, get educated, and get empowered before the... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/free-the-real-voter-registration-weekend/

Help Michigan Voters Get the Facts! Join VAAC’s Tuesday Phone Banking VAAC and Common Cause Michigan are hosting virtual phone banking every Tuesday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM! Help share... https://votingaccessforall.org/2026/10/help-michigan-voters-get-the-facts-join-vaacs-tuesday-phone-banking/

Michigan Voters: Important Registration and Absentee Ballot Deadlines Before November 3 Important Michigan voting deadlines are coming up! October 19 is the last day... https://votingaccessforall.org/2026/10/michigan-voters-important-registration-and-absentee-ballot-deadlines-before-november-3/

Proposed 2030 Census Changes: What’s at Stake for Michigan and How to Submit a Public Comment The federal government is proposing major changes to the 2030 Census... https://votingaccessforall.org/2026/10/proposed-2030-census-changes-whats-at-stake-for-michigan-and-how-to-submit-a-public-comment/

How Does Absentee Voting Work in Michigan? Your Questions Answered Who handles your absentee ballot? How do you check whether your clerk received it? And what if you decide to vote in... https://votingaccessforall.org/2026/10/how-does-absentee-voting-work-in-michigan-your-questions-answered/

VAAC in the Media: Angela Davenport Shares the “YES, YOU CAN VOTE” Message Ahead of No Kings: Vote Early VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport was... https://votingaccessforall.org/2026/10/vaac-in-the-media-angela-davenport-shares-the-yes-you-can-vote-message-ahead-of-no-kings-vote-early/

VAAC Friday Community Meeting: Phone Banking Power Hour Our next VAAC Friday Community Meeting will be a Phone Banking Power Hour focused on reaching voters across Michigan with information about... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/vaac-friday-community-meeting-phone-banking-power-hour/

Breaking news: Inflation rose to a 3.7 percent annual pace in September, extending a relentless climb this year pushed by surging energy prices and souring Americans on the economy as they head to the polls in three weeks.

If you go to vote and someone tells you that you can't, or that you need something you don't have, help is just a phone call away. Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE. Free, nonpartisan, and ready to help you assert your right to vote. 866ourvote.org

Slam Evictions: Open Mic at Artist Village The Detroit Right to Counsel Coalition presents Slam Evictions, an open mic featuring poetry, performance, and art on Sunday, October 25. Artists, tenants, birth workers,... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/slam-evictions-open-mic-at-artist-village/

Civic Sisterhood October 22, 2026 | 6-8pm | Covenant Missionary Temple, 19200 Frazho, Roseville, MI 48066 A Project of Metro Equity Action Fund We're not leaving anyone behind! Join us for food,... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/civic-sisterhood/

Free the Real: Voter Registration Event in Lansing VAAC and New Lansing are co-hosting Free the Real, a voter registration event welcoming returned citizens, formerly incarcerated people, and people... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/free-the-real-voter-registration-event-in-lansing-2/

Vote & Vibe at Brewster Homes VAAC and Just Us Now are hosting Vote & Vibe at Brewster Homes on Friday, October 16. Spend the afternoon with neighbors, enjoy DJ music, food, treats, and giveaways, and... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/vote-vibe-at-brewster-homes/

Vote & Vibe at Harriet Tubman Vote & Vibe at Harriet Tubman VAAC and Just Us Now are hosting Vote & Vibe at Harriet Tubman on Wednesday, October 14. Bring a neighbor for a free afternoon... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/vote-vibe-at-harriet-tubman/

ELECTION DEFENSE Training with DABO FREEDOM TRAINING ELECTION DEFENSE You're invited to a special FREE training to learn about election defense and direct action with DABO Detroit. This training will help you understand... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/election-defense-training-with-dabo/

Shop Talks: Our Voices. Our Votes. Our Communities. at Hair Lab Detroit The community is talking. What are you hearing? Join Voting Access for All Coalition, When You Vote I Win, Speak... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/shop-talks-our-voices-our-votes-our-communities-at-hair-lab-detroit/

nokings.boston Come on #Boston let's get out together to Vote Early!

6th Annual Halloween Event in Pontiac Friday, Oct 30 | 4-7pm (Indoor Event) | ATAP School, 888 Enterprise, Pontiac, MI Trunk or Treat | Games & Inflatables | Music & Entertainment | Food & Drink |... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/6th-annual-halloween-event-in-pontiac/

Are you registered to vote? If you don't know, it's worth checking. It takes about three minutes to check, and Michigan lets you register through Election Day. mvic.sos.state.mi.us

Can I Register and Vote in Michigan? What to Know Before the November 3 Election Can you vote in Michigan if you do not have stable housing, are in jail awaiting trial, are... https://votingaccessforall.org/2026/10/can-i-register-and-vote-in-michigan-what-to-know-before-the-november-3-election/

Before Election Day: See How Michigan Tests Its Voting Machines Before every election, Michigan officials test voting equipment to make sure it counts ballots accurately. These public tests... https://votingaccessforall.org/2026/10/before-election-day-see-how-michigan-tests-its-voting-machines/

VAAC in the Community: Voter Outreach, Community Partners and Connections Across Michigan From the Flint Mental Health Tailgate and Team Wellness Center to ID... https://votingaccessforall.org/2026/10/vaac-in-the-community-voter-outreach-community-partners-and-connections-across-michigan/

BEYOND Documentary Screening, Organization Fair and Panel Discussion Attend an organization fair focused on reducing incarceration, a screening of the documentary BEYOND, and a panel... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/beyond-documentary-screening-organization-fair-and-panel-discussion/

Washtenaw County Expungement Fair The Washtenaw County Expungement Fair will provide free services to help people determine whether they qualify for expungement and prepare an application. Services include: Criminal... https://votingaccessforall.org/events/washtenaw-county-expungement-fair-3/