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# Voters Not Politicians Education Fund

Working to advance voting rights and to empower Michigan voters

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://votersedfund.com/blog/)
- [Blog: My City Votes in 2025](https://votersedfund.com/my-city-votes-in-2025/) - Education and civic engagement are the foundations of democracy. Voters Ed Fund is ready to work with local community partners to expand our civic education programs and empower Michigan voters, but we need to break through the increasing levels of damage caused by misinformation over several election cycles. Over the last two years, we have
- [Benton Harbor accepts elections grants](https://votersedfund.com/benton-harbor-accepts-elections-grants/) - Two grants to improve elections have been awarded to the city of Benton Harbor. City commissioners this week voted to accept $10,000 from the More Responsive Government 2024 Grant Program to purchase two new tabulators for absentee ballots. City Clerk Tiffany Moore told them about the other grant. “$7,000 from the Voters Not Politicians Education
- [Blog: My City Votes Makes a Difference - Because Each Vote Counts](https://votersedfund.com/my-city-votes-makes-a-difference-because-each-vote-counts/) - In 2022, Voters Ed Fund launched a comprehensive Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaign in five cities across Michigan, mobilizing low-propensity voting populations for the 2022 general election. My City Votes is an innovative program that collaborates with city officials and local community organizers to develop city-specific voter education and outreach campaigns including websites, events,
- [Using citizen lobbying as a force for change](https://votersedfund.com/using-citizen-lobbying-as-a-force-for-change/) - “Citizen Lobbying: Advocating to Your Local Government” was recently presented virtually by the Democracy Academy, as a project of the Voters Not Politicians Education Fund (Voters Ed Fund). Voters Not Politicians is a voter-led prodemocracy political reform movement in Michigan. “Learning how lobbying can be used is a force for change at the local level,”
- [Democracy Academy teaches residents how to boost local political participation](https://votersedfund.com/democracy-academy-teaches-residents-how-to-boost-local-political-participation/) - Voters Not Politicians Education Fund (Voters Ed Fund) is relaunching Democracy Academy for its second year of empowering local residents to promote voting and civic participation in their communities! The first 2024 Democracy Academy workshop will be hosted virtually on Wednesday, March 20 at 6 p.m. The topic will be “Your Community Your Government: Making the Case
- [Voter Access Town Hall encourages informed voting in our community](https://votersedfund.com/voter-access-town-hall-encourages-informed-voting-in-our-community/) - Voters Not Politicians Education Fund (Voters Ed Fund), in partnership with the North Flint Neighborhood Action Council and Concerned Pastors for Social Action, recently hosted the “Flint Voter Access Town Hall.” There, the many residents who attended were able to discuss how to navigate new changes to Michigan’s voting laws as community leaders addressed expectations of voter
- [My City Votes 2024 Just Got Even Bigger](https://votersedfund.com/my-city-votes-2024-just-got-even-bigger/) - As we prepare for the November General Election this year, Voters Ed Fund has been building up our partnerships with local clerks, mayors, and other trusted community leaders in our My City Votes communities to make sure that voters, especially those in underrepresented communities, know their voting options and have confidence in local and state
- [Voters Ed Fund Presenters Ensuring Michiganders Can Vote with Confidence in 2024](https://votersedfund.com/voters-ed-fund-presenters-ensuring-michiganders-can-vote-with-confidence-in-2024/) - In February 2024, Michigan voters participated in the most accessible statewide election in Michigan’s history, taking advantage of new options such as early voting and the permanent absentee ballot list. However, many Michiganders don’t yet know how much more secure, modern, and accessible our elections have become. That is why the Voters Ed Fund has
- [Democracy Academy Off to a Great Start in 2024](https://votersedfund.com/democracy-academy-off-to-a-great-start-in-2024/) - While many eyes are focused on the 2024 presidential election cycle, Voters Ed Fund recognizes that in order for our democracy to be truly representative, communities across Michigan need to participate in every election, at every level. That is why the Voters Ed Fund launched the Democracy Academy workshop series - to ensure that voters
- [Democracy Academy Ready to Reach a New Audience](https://votersedfund.com/democracy-academy-ready-to-reach-a-new-audience/) - Voters Not Politicians Education Fund’s voter education programs are in full swing preparing voters for the presidential elections and all of Michigan’s new voting options. However, just because it’s a presidential election year doesn’t mean that we’re abandoning our local- and state-level voter education. In 2023, Voters Ed Fund launched Democracy Academy, a series of
- [Voter Access Town Halls Meet Voters Where They Are](https://votersedfund.com/voter-access-town-halls-meet-voters-where-they-are/) - Given all the changes taking place in Michigan’s election administration system and the anticipation around the 2024 election cycle, it’s more important than ever that voters have access to accurate and up-to-date information about how to vote. That’s why in 2023, Voters Ed Fund launched the Voter Access Town Hall Series as part of the
- [Refresher on Michigan’s New Redistricting Process](https://votersedfund.com/refresher-on-michigans-new-redistricting-process/) - Proposal 18-2, authored and championed by Voters Not Politicians, established the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC). 61% of Michigan voters approved the passage of Proposal 18-2. Michigan’s new redistricting process requires that voters – not politicians – draw the political maps for Congress, the Michigan State Senate, and the Michigan State House every ten
- [Grand Rapids Voter Access Town Hall is part of the larger 2024 My City Votes Campaign](https://votersedfund.com/grand-rapids-voter-access-town-hall-is-part-of-the-larger-2024-my-city-votes-campaign/) - Grand Rapids’ LINK UP hosted a town hall Wednesday evening devoted to educating the public about new Michigan voting laws. The Grand Rapids Voter Access Town Hall is bringing together community leaders along with Kent County and Grand Rapids government officials focused on helping community members navigate new voting laws. In particular, new voting rights
- [Press Release: VOTERS ED FUND TO HOST VOTER ACCESS TOWN HALL WITH LOCAL GRAND RAPIDS LEADERS](https://votersedfund.com/voters-ed-fund-to-host-voter-access-town-hall-with-local-grand-rapids-leaders/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Melinda Billingsleymelinda@votersnotpoliticians.com 626-346-8460 Voters Not Politicians Education Fund To Host Voter Access Town Hall With Local Grand Rapids Leaders Town Hall will provide community with opportunity to hear about new voting laws and engage with various local leaders on voter engagement and ballot access Grand Rapids – On Wednesday, December 6th at 6pm,
- [Democracy Academy Empowering Civic Engagement: Volunteer Spotlight on Sheila Moore and Our Lansing Workshop](https://votersedfund.com/democracy-academy-empowering-civic-engagement-volunteer-spotlight-on-sheila-moore-and-our-lansing-workshop/) - On October 24th, in Lansing, Voters Ed Fund hosted a Democracy Academy workshop that kindled a passion for civic engagement in our attendees. We asked Sheila Moore, an inspiring local democracy advocate who played a pivotal role in facilitating the event, about her experience helping launch Democracy Academy in Lansing. About the event: Democracy begins
- [Blog: Gearing up to Protect Our Elections - Again!](https://votersedfund.com/gearing-up-to-protect-our-elections-again/) - In partnership with Promote the Vote’s Election Protection Program, Voters Ed Fund is re-launching our Nonpartisan Election Challenger and Observer Recruitment Program for local elections on November 7th. We are committed to recruiting and training volunteers to protect voters' rights and help keep Michigan’s elections safe, free, fair, and transparent. Become an Election Challenger Today!
- [See the Summer Success from Voters Ed Fund](https://votersedfund.com/see-the-summer-success-from-voters-ed-fund/) - During 2023, we at the Voters Ed Fund have been working on three main projects to increase voter education statewide and inform voters about their expanded voting rights: Proposal 22-2 Implementation: Also known as our Clerk Engagement program, volunteers across the state are working with their local city and township clerks to identify gaps in
- [Blog: Sharing What We Love About Our Democracy (And What We’re Taking on Next)](https://votersedfund.com/sharing-what-we-love-about-our-democracy-and-what-were-taking-on-next/) - “Would you like information about your new voting rights, courtesy of Voters Not Politicians? We ended gerrymandering in 2018, expanding voting rights in 2022, and now we’re working on bringing ethics and transparency reforms to our state government.” This might sound familiar to you if you happened to walk by the nonprofits section of the
- [Blog: Democracy Academy Hosts First Workshop](https://votersedfund.com/blog-democracy-academy-hosts-first-workshop/) - We are happy to report that Democracy Academy has completed our first pilot class in the City of Kalamazoo. On Monday, June 12th, our team successfully completed our first workshop with 15 participants. Participants included volunteers and leaders from El Concilio, Outfront Kalamazoo, NAACP, League of Women Voters, and the YWCA; along with general community
- [Blog: We Interviewed Local Clerks About Proposal 22-2 Implementation: Here’s what they have to say about the work ahead](https://votersedfund.com/we-interviewed-local-clerks-about-proposal-22-2-implementation-heres-what-they-have-to-say-about-the-work-ahead/) - Proposal 22-2, passed by voters in 2022, is now being implemented. Once the supporting legislation has been signed into law, 1,603 local and county election clerks will be responsible for ensuring that the Prop 22-2 amendment is carried out across Michigan’s 1,520 local election jurisdictions. From late March to late May 2023, Voters Not Politicians
- [Blog: Voters Ed Fund Continues to Engage Election Clerks](https://votersedfund.com/blog-voters-ed-fund-continues-to-engage-election-clerks/) - As of May 1st, Voters Ed Fund has recruited 128 volunteers in 39 Michigan counties to support implementation of Proposal 22-2, which voters overwhelmingly approved last November to guarantee more ballot access. Voters Ed Fund volunteers continued meeting with their clerks throughout April and by month’s end had met with local clerks in 15 municipalities (22 total
- [Blog: Votes Ed Fund Publishes New Report: Ensuring the Equitable Distribution of AV Drop Boxes](https://votersedfund.com/blog-votes-ed-fund-publishes-new-report-ensuring-the-equitable-distribution-of-av-drop-boxes/) - In addition to engaging election clerks, Voters Ed Fund is using a data-driven approach to make substantial contributions to understanding the work needed to implement Proposal 22-2. In early April, we published Implementing Proposal 22-2: Ensuring the Equitable Distribution of AV Drop Boxes. Our publicly shared report was disseminated to volunteers, stakeholders, coalition partners, and
- [Voters Not Politicians seeks to defend new congressional map against challenge](https://votersedfund.com/voters-not-politicians-seeks-to-defend-new-congressional-map-against-challenge/) - edistricting process took steps Monday to defend the commission's work in court against a lawsuit brought by Republicans challenging the new congressional map.
- [Michigan redistricting was fraught. But it’s a ‘poster child of what is possible’ in a Midwest battleground](https://votersedfund.com/michigan-redistricting-was-fraught-but-its-a-poster-child-of-what-is-possible-in-a-midwest-battleground/) - The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission largely avoided the deadlocks and partisan divides that plagued other states. And as their self-imposed end-of-year deadline loomed, commissioners approved a final product with fewer fireworks than many expected. Many national redistricting observers view that as a win. “We didn’t have people running out of the room crying or
- [Court dismisses one count in federal lawsuit challenging Mich.'s new congressional map](https://votersedfund.com/court-dismisses-one-count-in-federal-lawsuit-challenging-mich-s-new-congressional-map/) - A three-judge panel dismissed a claim Friday by Michigan Republicans who alleged that the new congressional district map drawn by the state's redistricting commission arbitrarily divided counties and municipalities. The Republicans who sued the commissioners argued that counties and municipalities constitute "communities of interest" — such as "populations that share cultural or historical characteristics or economic interests" — that the Michigan
- [Redistricting Amendment Criteria](https://votersedfund.com/redistricting-amendment-criteria/) - The redistricting reform amendment includes a set of strict criteria to replace the loose guidelines that were previously followed by politicians. This set of criteria ensures that the Commission does not manipulate election map lines with partisan bias. Michigan voters deserve election maps that represent them, not politicians or special interests. The redistricting reform amendment

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- [Home](https://votersedfund.com/) - The Voters Not Politicians Education Fund (Voters Ed Fund) is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to strengthening democracy in Michigan through public education and civic participation. OUR WORK Here is how we're empowering voters to achieve real structural and systemic democracy reform in Michigan! Educating Voters in the 2024 Election Voters Ed Fund is working to
- [Michigan Early Vote Page](https://votersedfund.com/michigan-early-vote-page/) - Find Michigan drop boxes and early voting locations Search for local voting drop boxes and early voting sites serving your location. Every vote counts! How it works You must return your ballot in the city or township where you are legally registered. You can only Early Vote in locations allowed by your voting jurisdiction. Here's
- [Buena Vista Twp Votes!](https://votersedfund.com/bvtvotes/) - If you encounter any barriers or are told you can not vote - Call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Buena Vista Township voters: It's time to vote! Michigan's Midterm Election is on Tuesday, November 3. All eligible voters can choose to vote from home, vote in person before Election Day,
- [Benton Harbor Votes!](https://votersedfund.com/bhvotes/) - If you encounter any barriers or are told you can not vote - Call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Benton Harbor voters: It's time to vote! Michigan's Midterm Election is on Tuesday, November 3. All eligible voters can choose to vote from home, vote in person before Election Day, or
- [Saginaw Votes!](https://votersedfund.com/saginawvotes/) - If you encounter any barriers or are told you can not vote - Call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Saginaw voters: It's time to vote! Michigan's Special Election for state Senate District 35 is on Tuesday, May 5th. All eligible voters can choose to vote from home, vote in person
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- [My City Votes](https://votersedfund.com/our-work/my-city-votes/) - My City Votes Voters Ed Fund is working hand-in-hand with local clerks, mayors, and other trusted community leaders across the state to make sure that voters, especially those in underrepresented communities, know their voting options and have confidence in local and state election systems. Voters Ed Fund is increasing voters' awareness of early voting options
- [Annual Reports](https://votersedfund.com/about/annual-reports/) - ANNUAL REPORTS Review our Annual Reports to see how your support made an impact in Michigan! Grassroots donors have powered our movement to strengthen democracy since the beginning, and will continue to do so for years to come. 2024 Annual Report Download the 2024 Voters Not Politicians Education Fund Annual Report here. 2022 Annual Report
- [Media Resources](https://votersedfund.com/news/media-resources/) - For press inquiries, contact Melinda Billingsley melinda@votersnotpoliticians.com
- [Volunteer Nonpartisan Poll Challenger](https://votersedfund.com/our-work/poll-challenger/) - Volunteer NonPartisan Poll Challenger Project In partnership with Promote the Vote and MI Voices Election Protection Program, the Voters Ed Fund is participating in Nonpartisan Poll Challenger and volunteer recruitment for the August and November 2024 elections. We are committed to recruiting and training volunteers to protect voters' rights and help keep Michigan's elections safe,
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- [GR Vota!](https://votersedfund.com/grvota/) - Si encuentra alguna barrera o le dicen que no puede votar - Llame o envíe un texto a la Línea Directa de Protección Electoral al 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) In English Votantes de Grand Rapids: ¡Es hora de votar! Las Elecciones Presidenciales de Michigan se llevarán a cabo el martes 5 de noviembre. Todos los votantes
- [GR Votes!](https://votersedfund.com/grvotes/) - If you encounter any barriers or are told you can not vote - Call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) En español Grand Rapids voters: It's time to vote! Michigan's Presidential Election is on Tuesday, November 5th. All eligible voters can choose to vote from home, vote in person before Election
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- [Flint Votes!](https://votersedfund.com/flintvotes/) - If you encounter any barriers or are told you can not vote - Call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Flint voters: It's time to vote! Michigan's Presidential Election is on Tuesday, November 5th. All eligible voters can choose to vote from home, vote in person before Election Day, or vote
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- [Pontiac Votes!](https://votersedfund.com/pontiacvotes/) - If you encounter any barriers or are told you can not vote - Call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Pontiac voters: It's time to vote! Michigan's Presidential Election is on Tuesday, November 5th. All eligible voters can choose to vote from home, vote in person before Election Day, or vote
- [MichiganEarlyVote.com](https://votersedfund.com/voting-access/michiganearlyvote/) - MichiganEarlyVote.com During the 2020 and 2022 elections, MichiganDropBox.com became an invaluable tool for voters to locate their correct absentee ballot drop box. Now, thanks to the changes from voter-approved Proposal 22-2, Michigan voters have a constitutional right to absentee ballot drop boxes in every municipality, and at least nine days of early voting. However, that
- [Voting Access](https://votersedfund.com/our-work/voting-access/) - Voting Access In 2024 Michigan will conduct the most secure, accessible, and transparent elections in our history, thanks to the passage of Proposal 22-2. Voters Ed Fund will work to grow voter participation in Michigan's 2024 elections: Educate voters with tools, information, and resources to help them cast their ballot, including promoting the MichiganEarlyVote.com tool.
- [Democracy Academy](https://votersedfund.com/democracy-academy/) - DEMOCRACY ACADEMY Civic education is essential to an informed and participatory democracy. That is why Voters Ed Fund launched a new program that will focus on providing basic and intermediate adult civic education to communities, enabling them to learn about and effectively interact with their local government. In 2023, Democracy Academy designed courses tailored for
- [How Elections Work in Michigan](https://votersedfund.com/our-work/protecting-the-freedom-to-vote/how-elections-work-in-michigan/) - HOW ELECTIONS WORK IN MICHIGAN Michigan is the largest state in terms of population and geography that administers elections on the local level. Elections in Michigan are administered by 83 county clerks, 280 city clerks, and 1,240 township clerks, and 1,603 county/local election officials, making our system the most decentralized election system in the country.
- [About VNPEF](https://votersedfund.com/about/) - ABOUT VOTERS NOT POLITICIANS EDUCATION FUND Voters Not Politicians Education Fund (Voters Ed Fund) is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to strengthening democracy in Michigan through public education and civic participation. Voters Ed Fund envisions a truly representative democracy where the will of the voters drives government decision-making and public policy in Michigan. For a
- [Clerk Engagement Toolkit](https://votersedfund.com/clerk-engagement-toolkit/) - Clerk Engagement Toolkit (version 3.0) Version 2.0 includes the following new materials and resources: Prop 22-2 Enabling Legislative Summary 2024 Clerk Engagement (Version 3.0) Meeting Outline & Worksheet Updated Clerk Engagement Meeting Submission Form The Clerk Engagement Toolkit webpage is a comprehensive resource for volunteers engaging their local clerks in 2024. This webpage is divided
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- [Copy of About VNPEF](https://votersedfund.com/about-copy/) - ABOUT VOTERS NOT POLITICIANS EDUCATION FUND Voters Not Politicians Education Fund (Voters Ed Fund) is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to strengthening democracy in Michigan through public education and civic participation. Voters Ed Fund envisions a truly representative democracy where the will of the voters drives government decision-making and public policy in Michigan. For a
- [Transparency](https://votersedfund.com/about/transparency/) - TRANSPARENCY A copy of filed IRS 990 forms and audited financials are available upon request. Please email info@votersedfund.com.
- [Win the Win 2022](https://votersedfund.com/win-the-win-2022/) - WIN THE WIN 2022 The Voters Not Politicians Education Fund (Voters Ed Fund) invested in a robust voter education project across three major areas of focus: Detroit Votes 2022 to reach Detroit voters with the information they needed to vote. Messaging focused on the various options voters could choose from, including satellite vote centers. More
- [Kalamazoo Votes!](https://votersedfund.com/kalamazoovotes/) - If encounter any barriers or are told you can not vote - Call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Kalamazoo voters, it's time to vote! Michigan's Midterm Election is on Tuesday, November 8th. All eligible voters can choose to vote from home, vote in person before Election Day, or vote on
- [Ecorse Votes!](https://votersedfund.com/ecorsevotes/) - If encounter any barriers or are told you can not vote - Call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Ecorse voters, it's time to vote! Michigan's Midterm Election is on Tuesday, November 8th. All eligible voters can choose to vote from home, vote in person before Election Day, or vote on
- [River Rouge Votes!](https://votersedfund.com/riverrougevotes/) - If encounter any barriers or are told you can not vote - Call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) River Rouge voters, it's time to vote! Michigan's Midterm Election is on Tuesday, November 8th. All eligible voters can choose to vote from home, vote in person before Election Day, or vote
- [Melvindale Votes!](https://votersedfund.com/melvindalevotes/) - If encounter any barriers or are told you can not vote - Call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Melvindale voters, it's time to vote! Michigan's Midterm Election is on Tuesday, November 8th. All eligible voters can choose to vote from home, vote in person before Election Day, or vote on
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- [archive -- How To Serve](https://votersedfund.com/how-to-serve/) - Commission Application Process The Secretary of State office has announced that the application process for the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Process will open in late 2019. You can apply to serve on Michigan's first Commission if you are a registered Michigan voter. Click here if you are interested in receiving Commission application updates! WHY SHOULD YOU
- [archive -- Applying to Serve on the Commission](https://votersedfund.com/amendment/commission/) - Applying to Serve on the Commission The redistricting reform amendment specifies how the Commission members are selected. Many overlapping safeguards protect the process from being manipulated by partisan sources. Michigan voters apply Step 1 — Voters must submit an application to the Secretary of State office (SOS) to be considered to serve on the Commission.
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- [Our Work](https://votersedfund.com/our-work/) - OUR WORK Here is how we're empowering voters to achieve real structural and systemic democracy reform in Michigan! Protecting the Freedom to Vote Voters Ed Fund is protecting the freedom to vote by correcting misinformation. Learn more >>> Educating Voters in the 2022 Election Voters Ed Fund is working to ensure voters, especially in underrepresented
- [archive -- About](https://votersedfund.com/about-archive/) - About Voters Not Politicians Education Fund The Voters Not Politicians Education Fund (VNPEF) is a nonpartisan organization that educates the public and conducts advocacy dedicated to strengthening democracy. We envision a truly representative democracy, where the will of the voters drives government decision-making and public policy in Michigan. VNPEF is expert in redistricting policy, grassroots
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- [archive -- Participating in Redistricting](https://votersedfund.com/amendment/participating-in-redistricting/) - Participating in Redistricting The redistricting reform amendment is a great opportunity for the people of Michigan to participate in how our election district maps are drawn. By including real Michiganders, we can ensure that the maps reflect our communities using a fair, impartial and transparent process. But the success of the Commission and the new
- [archive -- Amendment Timeline](https://votersedfund.com/amendment/timeline/) - Amendment Timeline Below is the timeline of Michigan’s first redistricting process under the redistricting reform amendment. The process will repeat every 10 years using new census data.
- [archive -- Amendment Language](https://votersedfund.com/amendment/language/) - Full Amendment Language The redistricting reform amendment passed by voters as Proposal 18-2 was enshrined in Michigan’s Constitution on December 22, 2018. You can read the full text of the amendment below or on the Michigan Secretary of State’s website here. Click here to read the full amendment language STATE CONSTITUTION (EXCERPT) CONSTITUTION OF MICHIGAN
- [archive -- The Amendment](https://votersedfund.com/amendment/) - The Amendment On November 6, 2018, 61% of Michigan voters from across the state and across the political spectrum passed Proposal 2, a constitutional amendment to put the power to draw our election district maps in the hands of the voters — not politicians. Redistricting before the amendment Before the redistricting reform amendment passed, the
- [archive -- Michigan Redistricting](https://votersedfund.com/redistricting/) - Michigan's new, citizen-led redistricting process is fair, impartial, and transparent and will give Michigan voters better maps that keep our communities intact. We need Michiganders from all backgrounds and communities to participate in the process to make sure that future election maps are by and for the people. What was the process like before? Before
- [archive -- Get Involved](https://votersedfund.com/get-involved/) - Get Involved The Voters Not Politicians Education Fund is working across the state educating Michigan voters about Michigan’s new redistricting process and encouraging as many people as possible to participate. We need you to join our team to help ensure Michigan has a fair, impartial, and transparent redistricting process! Will you join us? Here are
- [archive -- About (old)](https://votersedfund.com/about-old/) - The Count MI Vote Education Fund (CMV) is the affiliated 501(c)(3) of Voters Not Politicians, the grassroots group that led the successful 2018 ballot initiative to end gerrymandering by creating an Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission in Michigan. Our campaign inspired thousands of everyday Michiganders to become dedicated citizen activists and persuaded 2.5 million Michiganders to vote
- [Detroit Votes 2020](https://votersedfund.com/voting-access/detroitvotes/) - Detroit Votes 2020 Detroit Votes 2020 (DV2020) was an integrated media and organizing campaign designed to generate a meaningful impact on voter turnout and voter registration in one of the country’s most critical electoral battlegrounds. DV2020’s voter education efforts were broken down into three major buckets: The Satellite Vote Center Program, which informed voters of
- [Voting Access](https://votersedfund.com/voting-access/) - Voting Access In 2020, democracy was put to the test and the Voters Not Politicians Education Fund stepped up in a big way to ensure that voters had accurate and timely information to vote and make their voices heard. MichiganDropBox.com As COVID-19 surged across Michigan and the country, delays at the US Postal Service cast
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