Voting Rights

Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. The ACLU works to protect and expand Americansʼ freedom to vote.

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Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. The ACLU works to protect and expand Americansʼ freedom to vote.

Through litigation and advocacy, the ACLU is fighting back against attempts to curtail an essential right in our democracy, the right to vote. ​In 2018, we successfully made strides to modernize the state’s voting system through passage of Proposal 3, a historic expansion of voting rights that made access to the ballot easier and more secure for millions of citizens. In 2022, we were part of the Promote the Vote coalition, which successfully passed Proposal 2 - a follow-up to the success of 2018 that once again put key voting rights directly in the Michigan Constitution.

If you have a problem voting, try calling your city or township clerk or the Michigan Bureau of Elections: (800) 292-5973. You can also report the issue to the ACLU of Michigan: email votingrights@aclumich.org or call (313) 578-6800.

The Latest


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Voting Rights Advocates: Statewide Early In-Person Voting for August 4 Primary Election Set to End

Statewide in-person early voting for the August 4 Primary Election runs through August 2. Early in-person voting is available because Michiganders voted in 2022 to expand voting rights, making voting more accessible while ensuring that elections remain safe, fair, and accurate.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
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Voting Rights Groups: Flawed Documentary Proof of Citizenship Policy Would Prevent Eligible Michiganders from Casting a Ballot

Today, the Michigan Board of Elections released the 1,000-signature sample submitted by the American Citizens for Voting–Michigan campaign, which is advocating to place a measure on the November ballot that would decimate voting rights in Michigan.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
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Voting Rights Advocates: Statewide In-Person Voting for August Primary Election Set to Begin

Thanks to Michiganders establishing early voting in Michigan, voters statewide can begin casting their ballots in-person this week for the August 4 Primary Election. Early in-person voting begins statewide on July 25 and continues through August 2 and is just one of the ways Michigan is leading the country on voting accessibility.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
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Voting Rights Advocates Respond to President Trump’s Attempt to Sow Doubt in Our Elections

President Trump’s desperate diatribe this evening was another pathetic attempt to sow doubt in our elections and undermine our democracy. We’ve seen this show before. Fortunately, our elections and democracy do not belong to any politician. They belong to the people.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights

Cases, Campaigns & Legislation


Court Case
Feb 29, 2024

Signature Gathering for Ballot Initiatives

Court Case
Mar 24, 2023

Local Control Over the Detroit City Charter

Court Case
Jan 12, 2023

Deadline for Absentee Ballots

Court Case
Jan 26, 2021

Absentee Voting Rights in Flint and Detroit