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Common Cause Launches Decline to Sign Ad Campaign
Common Cause Michigan is launching a significant ad campaign warning Michiganders that signing their name to any voting-related ballot initiative puts their vote at risk.
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Protect the Vote in 2026
We know that far too many voters in Michigan, especially voters of color, face barriers to the ballot box—like long lines, not enough voting machines or equipment, confusing laws, disinformation, or even just human error.
That is why this year, Common Cause Michigan is part of the largest nonpartisan Election Protection effort yet. We are mobilizing nonpartisan volunteers across the state to help voters cast their ballot freely and fairly without confusion, obstruction, or intimidation.
Our democracy works best when every voter can participate and when every ballot is counted as cast. Voters deserve to be informed and prepared to make their voices heard at the ballot box.
That is why this year, Common Cause Michigan is part of the largest nonpartisan Election Protection effort yet. We are mobilizing nonpartisan volunteers across the state to help voters cast their ballot freely and fairly without confusion, obstruction, or intimidation.
Our democracy works best when every voter can participate and when every ballot is counted as cast. Voters deserve to be informed and prepared to make their voices heard at the ballot box.
What We’re Doing
As part of Common Cause Michigan’s work to protect the vote in 2026, we will:
- Train nonpartisan volunteers and send them to polling places around the state, where they will answer voters’ questions and serve as a first line of defense against voter suppression tactics
- Monitor social media platforms for misleading and false content designed to confuse voters
- Promote the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline, which voters can call to address any questions or issues
- Bring any major problems to the attention of elections officials and, if necessary, take legal action in defense of voters’ rights
Become an Election Protection Volunteer
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Become an Election Protection Volunteer
Want to protect the vote in your community? Join us at the polls of from your home as an Election Protection Volunteer
We prioritize areas with a history of voting problems and places where hotly-contested races may exacerbate the chance of long lines and other complications. Not in one of those areas? That’s okay! With some many new election processes and voting rights – we need folks all over the state to join us.
Election Protection is part of our year-round work to advance strong voting reforms. We take the patterns and voter experiences at the polls to the Michigan Legislature and to the Michigan Department of State to advocate for common sense reforms that make it easier to cast a ballot.
Your financial support helps us make an impact by holding power accountable and strengthening democracy.
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The State of Our Democracy: Michigan 2026 Elections
Join our February 11 webinar to learn about the Michigan 2026 Elections - special elections, midterms, and more!
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