PLEDGE TO ACTTHE DEMOCRACY MOVEMENT IN Michigan
MAKE AN IMPACT FOR DEMOCRACY
Democracy starts with each of us—and together, we can make a major impact when we speak up for what’s right. We know the ultimate power in a democracy is the people. We are powerful, fearless, ordinary Americans working together to build a democracy that works for us all.
Take action! Join in the democracy work of the organizations below:
- ACLU of Michigan
- All Voting is Local – Michigan
- Detroit Action
- League of Women Voters of Michigan
- Michigan Campaign Finance Network
- Michigan Election Reform Alliance
- Michigan Public Interest Research Group
- NAACP Michigan (Detroit Chapter)
- NAACP Michigan (Grand Rapids Chapter)
- Promote the Vote MI
- Voters Not Politicians
LEARN MORE ABOUT NEW VOTING AND ELECTION BILLS IN MICHIGAN
An online database created by the Brennan Center has all the most recent information on restrictive and expansive voting bills that are being proposed or have passed in your state. Make sure to stay up-to-date!
VISIT A ‘ONE-STOP-SHOP’ FOR ELECTION INFO: VOTE411.ORG FOR MICHIGAN
VOTE411 is a “one-stop-shop” for election information created by League of Women Voters. Get your Personalized Voting Information to find your polling place, see what’s on your ballot, check your voter registration, learn ID requirements, and much more!
VOLUNTEER AT THE POLLS IN MICHIGAN
An online portal developed by the Fair Elections Center to share state by state information on poll worker requirements and applications for each state.
LEARN WHERE THE POLITICAL MONEY COMES FROM IN MICHIGAN
A searchable database by Open Secrets with profiles showing you who’s making the big political contributions in your state, as well as where the money’s coming from.
LEARN HOW DEMOCRACY REFORMS BECOME LAW IN MICHIGAN
Twenty-six states, including Michigan & DC allow citizen-led ballot initiatives and have a process for citizens to get measures on the ballot to be voted on to become law. This means that a group of citizens may place a measure on the ballot through gathering signatures, and, in some states, getting legislative approval once the set number of signatures is reached. LEARN MORE!
Michigan DEMOCRACY REFORM AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL IS POSSIBLE TOO!
Learn more about the Freedom to Vote Act.
Urgent Action
Tell your lawmakers to support popular, pro-voter solutions!
Michigan voters want safe and accessible elections through a transparent process they can trust. Tell Michigan lawmakers they must prioritize solutions that protect, not restrict, our freedom to vote. Speak up now!
TAKE ACTION AGAINST VOTER SUPPRESSION BILLS!
The Michigan GOP has introduced a package of voter suppression bills that would restrict our freedom to vote. Read more about these bills on the Michigan Dems website and contact your legislators and leaders to urge them to vote NO!
Success Stories
Local groups concerned for Michigan voting rights
Copper Country community members are raising concerns about a petition drive that could tighten voting laws across the state of Michigan.A downstate organization known as Secure MI Vote has proposed a list of changes to Michigan election procedure. To advance its proposal, the group is using an unusual provision in Michigan’s constitution that allows “resident-initiated legislation” to circumvent the Governor’s veto.