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Empowering everyone in Michigan to vote. Voting is your voice: use it. This account shows the posts on our website, https://votingaccessforall.org.
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Vote Unlocked MI Continues During National Voter Education Week with a Virtual Jail Voting Meeting

VAAC's Vote Unlocked MI work continues during National...

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Vote Unlocked MI Continues During National Voter Education Week with a Virtual Jail Voting Meeting
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.
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October 2, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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Where to Find VAAC This Weekend: Voter Education, Community Events and More Across Detroit

VAAC has a packed weekend ahead. Find us across Detroit October 2 through...

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Where to Find VAAC This Weekend: Voter Education, Community Events and More Across Detroit
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.
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October 2, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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Proposal 1 and Reproductive Freedom: What Could Be Reconsidered in a Constitutional Convention

Proposal 1 asks Michigan voters whether to begin a constitutional...

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Proposal 1 and Reproductive Freedom: What Could Be Reconsidered in a Constitutional Convention
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.
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October 2, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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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...

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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.
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October 2, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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Detroit At Work Career Fair

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

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Detroit At Work Career Fair
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 1-4pm | Detroit At Work Meyers Career Center, 18100 Meyers, Detroit, MI 48235 Dress For Success! Bring Your Resume!
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October 1, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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Meet Your Candidates: DPSCD Candidates Speed-Dating Dinner & Dialogue

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...

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Meet Your Candidates: DPSCD Candidates Speed-Dating Dinner & Dialogue
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...
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October 1, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Voting has already started in Michigan. If you want an absentee ballot mailed to you, you can request one today.

If you have a felony on your record, you can vote. On probation, parole, or tether too. Waiting on arraignment, trial, or sentencing? You can still vote.

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Get Ready to Vote in Michigan – Voting Access For All
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.
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October 1, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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ID Clinic for National Voter Education Week at DABO Detroit Community Wellness Fair

VAAC is bringing our Pull Up & Plug In ID Clinic to the DABO Detroit Community Wellness Fair during National...

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ID Clinic for National Voter Education Week at DABO Detroit Community Wellness Fair
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...
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October 2, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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CRIO Summit: Detroit, Equity, Impact (Civil Rights Summit)

Hey, #Detroit! The Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department is proud to host the inaugural CRIO Summit: Detroit, Equity, Impact!...

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CRIO Summit: Detroit, Equity, Impact (Civil Rights Summit)
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...
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September 29, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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Project Clean Slate’s Expungement Fair in Detroit

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...

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Project Clean Slate’s Expungement Fair in Detroit
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...
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September 29, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Party at the Polls | Free Early Rides to the Polls

October 25 | 12:30-4:30pm Pick up at: Peoples Community Church, 8601 Woodward, Detroit | Metropolitan Methodist Church, New Bethel Baptist Church, The...

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Party at the Polls | Free Early Rides to the Polls
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!
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September 28, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Party at the Polls | Free Early Rides to the Polls

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...

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Party at the Polls | Free Early Rides to the Polls
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!
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September 28, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Healing Word Artists Program: Women Then & Now / What’s at Stake?

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Detroit Public Library Healing Word Artists and the Detroit Public Library will...

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Healing Word Artists Program: Women Then & Now / What’s at Stake?
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.”...
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September 28, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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VAAC Friday Community Meeting: The Courts on Your Ballot: A Judicial Breakdown

With the November 3 election approaching, understanding Michigan’s court system and the role of the...

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VAAC Friday Community Meeting: The Courts on Your Ballot: A Judicial Breakdown
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...
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September 26, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Paid Focus Group: Share Your Experience with Reproductive or Maternal Health Care While in Custody

MCRJ and VAAC are seeking people who have experienced...

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Paid Focus Group: Share Your Experience with Reproductive or Maternal Health Care While in Custody
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.
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September 25, 2026 at 2:47 AM
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Where to Find VAAC This Week: From Campus to Community

Find VAAC across Michigan this week at the Michigan Student Vote Summit, a Detroit expungement fair, the Michigan Democracy Fair and Rally, Shop...

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Where to Find VAAC This Week: From Campus to Community
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.
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September 25, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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Watch Together, Then Discuss: The Battle for Ranked Choice Voting October 3–4

VAAC is helping our community participate in a special National Voter Education Week discussion of...

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Watch Together, Then Discuss: The Battle for Ranked Choice Voting October 3–4
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.
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September 25, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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VAAC Virtual Watch Party: The Battle for Ranked Choice Voting

Join Voting Access For All Coalition for a virtual watch party of The Battle for Ranked Choice Voting ahead of the October 4...

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VAAC Virtual Watch Party: The Battle for Ranked Choice Voting
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...
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September 24, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Black Women Move: Hustle to the Polls

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...

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Black Women Move: Hustle to the Polls
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...
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September 23, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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Candidate Meet & Greet

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 |...

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Candidate Meet & Greet
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....
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September 22, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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HERE FOR THE HOMELESS: COMMUNAL DINNER

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...

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HERE FOR THE HOMELESS: COMMUNAL DINNER
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...
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September 22, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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The Power to Frame the Story: Black Women in Media

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...

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The Power to Frame the Story: Black Women in Media
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...
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September 22, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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Meet DPSCD School Board Candidates

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...

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Meet DPSCD School Board Candidates
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
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September 22, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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Early Voting Karaoke Party

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

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Early Voting Karaoke Party
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
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September 21, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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Early Voting Karaoke Party

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

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Early Voting Karaoke Party
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
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September 22, 2026 at 5:56 PM