MDP Voter Protection Training Happening NOW!

ACT NOW TO PROTECT OUR VOTE!

Help us build a massive force that guarantees EVERY eligible voters’ ballots is counted.

Because the stakes for our Primary and General Elections have never been higher, we need you to take action now! Become a frontline defender of voting rights.

Here’s what MDP’s Voter Protection volunteers do:

Activation Team: Call or text veteran volunteers, recruit them for the elections. Active NOW-October.

Poll Challenger: On or before Election Day: observe Early or Election Day voting, Absentee Ballot counting. Active July 25-Aug. 4, Oct.—November 3.

County Canvass Observer: Monitor post-Election Day vote count that certifies results. Active August 5-18, November 4-17.

 Ballot Cure and Pre-Cure: Help voters fix ballot or registration problems to make sure their mail-in votes count. Active April-November.

 Voter Assistance Hotline: Guide callers through important voting information and procedures. Active June-November.

Clerk Engagement (Local Lead): Work with local clerks to monitor decisions, solve voter issues, and safeguard elections. Active year-round.

 Research & Data Management: Provide crucial behind-the-scenes support to keep the program running smoothly. Active year-round.

Our fight for democracy is won by people like you!

Sign up for one of these teams at www.michigandems.com/voterprotection.

Michigan Dems Voter Assistance Hotline

1-833-MI-VOTES (1-833-648-6837)

Volunteer Activation Phone Bank

Fridays: 6pm – 8:30pm

Tuesdays & Thursday:  6pm – 8:30pm

Saturdays: 2pm – 2:30pm

https://www.mobilize.us/teammichigan/event/965702/

Our volunteer recruitment phone bank is building a statewide force for our Voter Protection teams. Every role is essential to ensuring all eligible voter can cast a ballot.

Your friendly calls to past volunteers will re-engage and guide them back into critical roles like Poll Challenger, Ballot Cure, and other positions that win elections. Become a frontline defender of the vote today!

Voter Rights Briefing

Monday June 22, 2026: 7 – 8:30pm

https://www.mobilize.us/teammichigan/event/965621/

We must clearly understand the laws that protect our elections.  So our Michigan Democratic Party Voter Protection Team invites you to a virtual Voting Rights Briefing. You’ll get an essential overview of current voting laws, Constitutional rights, and legal protections. You will learn how to make sure that every eligible vote is honored.

Poll/AVCB/County Canvass Challengers Q&A

Every Tuesday: 6pm – 7pm (Starting June 30)

https://www.mobilize.us/teammichigan/event/965667/

These Challenger Q&A sessions prepare you for your election duties. We’ll answer your questions on roles, rules, and procedures. We’ll make sure you’re ready to guarantee that every eligible vote is counted.

Voter Protection Info Sessions

Thursday July 2, 2026 7pm – 8:30pm

Wednesday July 15, 2026 7pm – 8:30pm

https://www.mobilize.us/teammichigan/event/965614/

These virtual sessions update and educate us about election procedures, providing a deep understanding of how we provide election protection—including emerging trends, projected challenges, and “must do” operations for the Primary and General Elections.

Michigan Dems Voter Assistance Hotline

1-833-MI-VOTES (1-833-648-6837)

 

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