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Stopping Voter Suppression

Some elected officials are trying to silence voters by creating needless barriers to the ballot box. Common Cause is fighting back against these anti-democracy efforts.

We should be able to make our voices heard at the polls and have a say in the leaders who represent us. But sometimes, politicians push for laws that discourage, obstruct, or even intimidate voters in an effort to cling to their power.

Polling place closures, limits to vote-by-mail, and needlessly strict voter ID regulations can prevent eligible voters from casting their ballot—and lately, this playbook of voter suppression strategies has become more popular. Common Cause is stopping voter suppression by opposing these efforts in the legislature, in the courts, and beyond in defense of the right to vote.

What We’re Doing


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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Tell our Senators Slotkin and Peters: BE LOUD and REJECT the anti-voter SAVE Act

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Tell our Senators Slotkin and Peters: BE LOUD and REJECT the anti-voter SAVE Act

Every eligible American deserves the freedom to vote without jumping through impossible hoops.

But the SAVE Act would scare newly naturalized citizens out of voting and make it harder for millions of eligible voters to cast a ballot—especially seniors, women, students, veterans, and rural voters.

In our state alone, 5,859,601 voters don’t have passports, 2,214,291 married women could face documentation issues, and thousands of voters used online registration that this bill would eliminate.

The SAVE Act would also...

Tell Your Representative: Vote NO on Michigan’s Anti-Voter Bill

Letter Campaign

Tell Your Representative: Vote NO on Michigan’s Anti-Voter Bill

Michigan lawmakers are pushing a bill that would force voters to prove their citizenship—again—just to stay registered. It’s a copycat of Trump’s federal SAVE Act and could purge eligible voters from the rolls, create long lines at the polls, and block people from casting their ballot. The bill (HJR B) has passed out of committee and is now heading to the full Michigan House for a vote—and it could happen any day now. Send a...
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.

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Michigan: Volunteer Info Session 101

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Michigan: Volunteer Info Session 101

Each month we host an interactive virtual meeting where you will learn about Common Cause Michigan, our work, and 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!


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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT

Press

SAVE Act Passage is Wrong for Michigan

Press Release

SAVE Act Passage is Wrong for Michigan

Common Cause Michigan is calling on Michigan's two U.S. Senators to derail a voter suppression bill named the SAVE Act that passed the U.S. House today.

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.