A Home for Healing Gathering: About That Civic Life
Thursday, September 26th, 5:30-7:30
16 S. Washington Street, Ypsilanti — Growing Hope’s Marketplace
Hosted by the City of Ann Arbor
Thursday, September 26th, 4:30-6 p.m. at the Ann Arbor Election Headquarters, 3021 Miller Road.
with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
This event is open to the public and will focus on election protections and the measures in place to ensure safe and secure elections. More information here.
Hosted by The Ann Arbor Bethel AME Social Action Team and WeROC
Washtenaw Judicial Candidate Forum
September 30th, 6:30pm
Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center, 4135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor
Voting N’ More Workshops
Every Tuesday in October 6-7:30pm
Brown Chapel A.M.E., 1043 W. Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti
Register: https://bit.ly/VotingNmore (This link is case-sensitive)
Election Resources
Promote the Vote Election Resources
Washtenaw County League of Women Voters Candidate (LWV) Forums for November General Election, with recordings can be found here.
VOTE411.org — the LWV’s site with information on how to register to vote, check your registration & see what’s on your ballot
Washtenaw County Early Voting — in Person (Begins Saturday, October 26th)
Sign up for Absentee Voting in Michigan
Michigan Know Your Rights Voter Guide
Voting Access for All (VAAC) resource page
Michigan Election Calendar (VAAC)
Summary of Changes to Michigan Election Law
Become a Poll Worker in Michigan
Election Protection Resources & Trainings
ACLU Volunteer Like Your Rights Depend on It! Kick-Off: Tuesday, September 24, 6-8pm Online Register here.
Project Over Zero trainings will support leaders in responding to risks for political violence throughout the election season.
Session #1 – September 27th, 9am PT/11am CT/12pm ET Discuss responses to scenarios that may occur in the lead-up to election day, such as voter intimidation and the scapegoating of communities for political goals.
Session #2 – October 8th, 9am PT/11am CT/12pm ET Discuss responses to scenarios that may occur on Election Day and through the Inauguration, such as disputed results and related risks for violence.
Faith & Voting
Resources from the Interfaith Power & Light:
Download IPL’s “A Matter of Faith: Message Starters, Prayers, Litanies, and Other Resources for Considering Voting Through the Lens of Faith”
Download IPL’s “Politics in the Pulpit: A Guide to Rules and Regulations on Political Activity by Religious Organizations“
Watch Interfaith Power & Light’s Recording: “Preaching on the Importance of Voting”