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Ballot Language Access & Accessible Elections

Every voter has the right to cast a ballot independently and privately. We're working with local election officials to make that a reality.

Building a participatory democracy means including everyone—and that is especially important at the ballot box. Common Cause supports strong, accessible elections reforms, including language access requirements so that voters are presented with ballots in the language they speak at home. Plus, we are enacting safeguards at polling places to ensure that voters with disabilities can fully participate in our elections.

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Stop HJR B

Legislation

Stop HJR B

HJR B is Michigan's version of the federal SAVE Act — both would gut voter registration and block voters. The proposed requirement of documentary proof of citizenship in order to vote would disenfranchise millions of Republican, Democratic, and independent voters who do not have passports, birth certificates, or other forms of identification required under the legislation.

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Share your story about barriers to voting and help us fight back!

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Share your story about barriers to voting and help us fight back!

Have you faced barriers when trying to vote? Whether it’s missing documents, financial hurdles, or changing requirements, we want to hear from you. Your story can help highlight the real impact of voter suppression and push lawmakers to protect our rights. Fill out the form below to share your experience. Together, we can stand up against harmful proposals like HJR B and ensure every Michigander has a voice.
Tell Michigan Lawmakers: Stop HJR B and Protect Our Right to Vote!

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Tell Michigan Lawmakers: Stop HJR B and Protect Our Right to Vote!

We urge you to reject HJR B and any efforts that make it harder for Michiganders to vote.

HJR B would impose unnecessary barriers to voter registration, disproportionately impacting seniors, students, military families, and working people.

Our democracy is strongest when every eligible voter can participate without fear of bureaucratic hurdles or unjust purges. Please stand against HJR B and protect the fundamental right to vote for all Michiganders.

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Events


Michigan: Volunteer Info Session

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Michigan: Volunteer Info Session

Each month we host an interactive virtual meeting where our team will share different ways you can volunteer in Michigan.
It’s also a perfect chance to ask any questions you might have about volunteering!


Zoom
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT

Press

Trump’s Voter Suppression Order Unwelcome in Michigan

Press Release

Trump’s Voter Suppression Order Unwelcome in Michigan

Common Cause Michigan is encouraging state lawmakers to reassert their right to control Michigan elections in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order overriding Michigan voting laws.