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PasquinesOct 9, 2026

Weekly Action Checklist: October 9, 2026

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American Dream and Promise ActAmericans of Conscience Action Checklist

Voting Access For AllOct 9, 2026

Vote Unlocked MI Continues with October 14 Virtual Jail Voting Meeting

Vote Unlocked MI continues with another virtual jail voting meeting on Wednesday, October 14. Join VAAC and partners working to improve coordination between jails and election officials, address remaining barriers, and help eligible detained voters register and cast their ballots before November 3.

EventsJail Voting

Voting Access For AllOct 9, 2026

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 receiving care in a psychiatric hospital, or are a student? In many cases, yes. Here is who can register and vote in Michigan, plus the key deadlines coming up before the November 3 General Election.

ElectionsJail Voting

Voting Access For AllOct 2, 2026

Supreme Court Allows Expanded SAVE Voter Checks for Now: What Michigan Voters Need to Know

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.

In The NewsMail-in Voting

Voting Access For AllOct 2, 2026

The Battle for Ranked Choice Voting Virtual Watch Party on October 3 To Prepare for National Discussion on Oct 4

Join the VAAC community in a special viewing to prepare for a national 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.

ElectionsEvents

Voting Access For AllSep 17, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court Keeps New USPS Mail-Ballot Restrictions Blocked for 2026: What It Means for Michigan Voters

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.

ElectionsMail-in Voting

Grand River Watershed Regional UpdateSep 6, 2026

Week of August 31, 2026 - Intense Storm Impacts, Election Campaigns Underway, Woolwich Official Plan Meetings Announced, Water Crisis Events, ClimateFest, and More!

Please join us for our next online meeting at 5:30pm on Friday Sept. 11th

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Voting Access For AllSep 4, 2026

BREAKING NEWS: ACVM Proposal Will Not Appear on Michigan’s November Ballot

BREAKING NEWS: The Michigan Supreme Court has denied Americans for Citizen Voting-Michigan’s request to order its proposed constitutional amendment onto the November ballot.

Documentary Proof of Citizenship ProposalsIn The News

Voting Access For AllSep 4, 2026

UPDATED: ACVM Proposal Remains Uncertified After U.S. Supreme Court Denial, Michigan Supreme Court Now Ends Ballot Challenge

The Americans for Citizen Voting-Michigan proposal remains uncertified for Michigan’s November ballot after U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh denied ACVM’s emergency request to force the proposal onto the ballot. The denial did not resolve the underlying petition dispute, and ACVM’s separate case before the Michigan Supreme Court remains pending as Michigan approaches its September 4 ballot-finalization deadline.

Documentary Proof of Citizenship ProposalsIn The News

Voting Access For AllSep 4, 2026

You Can Still Vote by Mail in Michigan: What’s Happening With the USPS Rule Now

Key parts of a new USPS rule affecting mail ballots remain blocked while several federal court cases continue, and the Trump administration has again asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene. The Supreme Court has not decided whether the final USPS rule is legal. For Michigan voters, the most important thing has not changed: you can still vote absentee by mail, return your ballot at an official drop box, and use the other voting options available under Michigan law.

Mail-in VotingSupreme Court

AT Black MediaAug 28, 2026

Say Their Names, Protect Their Votes: This Week in Black America

From suspicious deaths and corporate racism to voting rights and cultural legacy, Black communities demand truth, accountability, and power.

voting rightsElection Integrity

Voting Access For AllAug 25, 2026

Yes, You Can Still Vote by Mail in Michigan: What Changed This Week and What Hasn’t

Michigan voters can still vote by mail, but the federal legal situation changed again this week. USPS says new mail-ballot requirements are now in effect, while Michigan, other states, and voting-rights organizations have filed new court challenges aimed directly at the finalized rule. The Supreme Court’s August 24 decision did not decide whether those new requirements are legal.

In The NewsMail-in Voting

Voting Access For AllAug 20, 2026

Bureau of Elections Finds ACVM Petition Short of Required Signatures; Final Review Set for August 24

Michigan Bureau of Elections staff determined that the Americans for Citizen Voting-Michigan petition fell short of the valid-signature threshold required to qualify for the November ballot. The recommendation is not final: Michigan’s bipartisan Board of State Canvassers will review the petition and make its determination on August 24.

AnnouncementsDocumentary Proof of Citizenship Proposals

Voting Access For AllAug 14, 2026

Federal Court Blocks Mail Voting Executive Order Nationwide as Supreme Court Review Continues

A federal judge has blocked nationwide implementation of mail-ballot provisions in a March presidential executive order, while the Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene. Michigan’s current absentee voting procedures remain in place for now, and VAAC is following the litigation for any changes that could affect voters ahead of the November 3 General Election.

ElectionsIn The News

AT Black MediaAug 8, 2026

Rights, Health, and the Fight for Truth: Stories Shaping Black America

From ballot boxes to polluted air, these stories trace the systemic pressures Black communities face across voting, health, and environment - and the truth-tellers pushing back.

voting rightsElection Integrity

Voting Access For AllJul 23, 2026

VAAC in the Community: Recent Events, Voter Education, and Community Art

VAAC ambassadors have been providing voter education and registration support at community events in Detroit, Ferndale, Flint, Clinton Township, and Oakland County. View recent photos, help us thank the organizations that welcomed VAAC, and support this work by liking and sharing the posts on social media.

EventsVoting Rights

Voting Access For AllJul 17, 2026

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.

ElectionsIn The News

Voting Access For AllJul 16, 2026

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.

Documentary Proof of Citizenship ProposalsHandsOffMIVote

Voting Access For AllJul 16, 2026

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.

Civil RightsDocumentary Proof of Citizenship Proposals

Voting Access For AllJul 9, 2026

Next Statewide Jail Voting Workgroup on Thursday, July 16

VAAC’s Statewide Jail Voting Workgroup continues coordinating efforts across Michigan to expand voting access for eligible voters detained in county jails. The work includes strengthening county relationships, improving communication systems, supporting vote-by-mail access, and preparing statewide coordination efforts ahead of the upcoming election cycle. The next workgroup meeting takes place this Thursday, July 16.

EventsJail Voting

Voting Access For AllJul 9, 2026

Oakland County Resolution Vote Set for July 16 as Coalition Seeks Local Resolution Support Statewide

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote July 16 on Resolution #2026-6651, opposing the proposed Michigan constitutional amendment requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration. Oakland County residents and organizations are encouraged to speak out before the vote, and community members across Michigan can complete the local resolution campaign sign-up form to help bring similar resolutions to more communities.

2026Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposals

Voting Access For AllJul 7, 2026

DOJ Election Monitors Coming to Three Michigan Cities: What Voters Should Know

The Department of Justice plans to send federal election monitors to Detroit, East Lansing, and Lansing during Michigan’s August 4 Primary Election. Their presence does not change Michigan voting procedures, and federal monitors cannot interfere with voters, election workers, voting equipment, or the administration of the election.

AnnouncementsElections

Voting Access For AllJul 2, 2026

Independence Day and the Fight for the Vote

Independence Day offers an opportunity to examine the country’s promise of self-government, the people originally denied that promise, and the generations-long fight for voting rights. This post connects that history to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais, and what Michigan voters should know about their rights today.

Supreme CourtVoting Rights

Voting Access For AllJul 2, 2026

Michigan Election Court Update: Current Voting Procedures Remain in Place

Four recent court decisions addressed federal access to Michigan voter information, documentary proof of citizenship requirements, the SAVE citizenship database, and the counting of absentee ballots with missing or mismatched stubs. Current Michigan registration and voting procedures remain in place, although additional appeals may follow.

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