Voter Turnout
Our Democracy For All team collaborates with a wide range of partner organizations to engage and empower voters ahead of every election, working to ensure every Michigan voter is fully prepared and aware of their expanded voting options under the new protections passed in 2022 through Proposal 2.
Our 313/616 Votes program focuses on engaging and educating voters in Detroit and Grand Rapids, specifically first-time and low-propensity voters and voters from BIPOC communities. Thanks to Proposal 2’s historic changes, Michigan voters now have more flexibility and access, including nine days of early in-person voting, secure absentee ballot drop boxes, and enhanced voter ID options. We work to ensure everyone understands their new rights and options and can cast their ballot in a way that works best for them. Our efforts include phone and text banking, as well as in-person engagement when possible, to remind voters of key deadlines and ensure that their voices are heard and their votes are counted.
In 2023, our team ran the largest direct voter contact program in the state during a non-statewide election year, focusing on making sure Michigan voters knew about the changes brought about by Proposal 2. Our team successfully engaged thousands of voters at community events, over the phone, and via social media, sharing educational resources and working to ensure everyone could confidently exercise their right to vote.