Preparing for November 4, 2026

VOTE VOICED NEWSLETTER

Volume: 1

Issue No.: 001

Publication ID: VVN-2026-001

Published: August 2026

Our Voice. Our Vote. Our Future.

A Nonpartisan Voter Education Publication

THIS MONTH'S THEME

Preparing for November

Preparation today helps every voter participate with confidence tomorrow.

LETTER FROM THE FOUNDER

Welcome to the very first issue of the Vote Voiced Newsletter!

Thank you for joining us as we begin this exciting new chapter. As we move beyond Michigan's recent primary election, our focus now turns toward helping every eligible voter prepare for the November General Election.

Vote Voiced was founded on a simple belief: informed voters help build stronger communities.

Our mission is to provide clear, accurate, and nonpartisan voter education that empowers every eligible voter to participate with confidence.

Each month, you'll find practical election information, civic education, helpful resources, and encouragement to share reliable voting information with your family, friends, and community.

Whether you've voted for many years or are preparing to cast your first ballot, we're glad you're here.

Thank you for being part of Vote Voiced.

Donna Miller

Founder

Vote Voiced

ELECTION UPDATE

The recent primary election reminded us that every election matters. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped strengthen our communities through civic engagement.

Now our attention turns toward the November General Election.

The 2026 General Election will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Between now and Election Day, remember to:

• Verify your voter registration.

• Learn important election deadlines.

• Confirm your polling location.

• Learn about your early voting and absentee voting options.

• Stay informed through your official state and local election offices.

• Make your voting plan early.

Preparation today makes participation easier tomorrow.

LOOKING AHEAD

Every election provides an opportunity to make your voice heard.

In the weeks ahead, Vote Voiced will provide educational information about:

• Voter registration

• Early voting

• Absentee and mail voting

• Polling place preparation

• Understanding your ballot

• Election Day preparation

• Official election resources

Our goal is simple: to help every voter feel informed, prepared, and confident before Election Day.

MICHIGAN PRIMARY EDUCATION

Stay in One Party Section

Although Michigan's August primary election has passed, this is an important lesson to remember for future partisan primary elections.

In a Michigan partisan primary, voters must choose candidates from only ONE political party's section of the partisan ballot.

Remember:

• Vote only within ONE party's partisan section.

• Read all ballot instructions carefully.

• If you have questions about the voting process, ask an election worker for procedural assistance before casting your ballot.

• If voting absentee, carefully review your ballot before returning it.

SAMPLE BALLOT EDUCATION

A Michigan partisan primary ballot contains separate party sections.

When voting in the partisan portion of a primary ballot, select candidates from only one party's section.

Voting across multiple party sections can cause the partisan portion of the ballot to be rejected.

This is why understanding the ballot before voting is so important.

ABSENTEE VOTER REMINDER

Absentee voters should take their time when completing their ballots.

Read the instructions carefully and review your selections before returning your ballot.

During a partisan primary, make sure your partisan candidate selections remain within one political party's section.

If you have questions about voting procedures, contact your local clerk or another official election source before returning your ballot.

IN-PERSON VOTING REMINDER

When voting in person, take your time and read the ballot instructions carefully.

If you are unsure about a voting procedure, ask an election worker for assistance before submitting your ballot.

Election workers can provide procedural assistance without telling you whom to vote for.

PRIMARY VS. GENERAL ELECTION

PRIMARY ELECTION

In a Michigan partisan primary:

• Vote within ONE political party's section of the partisan ballot.

• Do not vote across multiple party sections in the partisan portion of the ballot.

GENERAL ELECTION

In the November General Election:

• You may vote for candidates from different political parties.

• Split-ticket voting is permitted.

Understanding the difference between a primary election and a general election helps voters complete their ballots as intended.

HELPING OTHERS VOTE

One conversation can make a difference.

As we prepare for November, consider reaching out to:

• Friends who recently turned 18.

• Family members who recently moved.

• First-time voters.

• New residents in your community.

• Friends or relatives who did not participate in the primary but would like to vote in November.

• Neighbors who may need help locating reliable election information.

You don't have to tell anyone how to vote.

Sometimes helping another voter simply means reminding them to check their registration, sharing an official election resource, or encouraging them to make a voting plan.

Every informed voter strengthens our communities.

VOTE VOICED CIVIC EDUCATION

Understanding Your Ballot

Your ballot is your voice.

Before voting, take time to learn about the offices, candidates, and proposals that will appear on your ballot.

Depending on the election and your location, your ballot may include:

• Federal offices

• State offices

• County offices

• Local offices

• Judicial races

• School or community offices

• Ballot proposals

Learning about your ballot before Election Day can help you approach voting with greater confidence.

An informed voter is a confident voter.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Vote Voiced recognizes the election workers, volunteers, educators, librarians, civic organizations, community leaders, and others who work throughout the year to help citizens become informed voters.

Their work reminds us that voter education doesn't begin and end on Election Day.

Strong communities are built by informed and engaged citizens.

Thank you to everyone who helps make reliable civic information available to the public.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

For election information, Vote Voiced encourages readers to use trusted and official sources.

Helpful resources include:

• Michigan Secretary of State

• Your city or township clerk

• Your county election officials

• Vote.gov

• USA.gov

• League of Women Voters

And our very own website www.votevoiced.com

Election dates, deadlines, voting locations, eligibility requirements, and procedures can change. Always verify election information through the appropriate official election authority.

COMING NEXT MONTH

In our next issue, we'll continue preparing voters for the elections ahead.

Upcoming Vote Voiced educational topics will include:

• Understanding Your Ballot

• First-Time Voter Guide

• Election Day Guide

• Mail Voting Handbook

• How Election Results Are Certified

• Preparing for Election Day

These topics will also help form the foundation of the Vote Voiced Civic Education Guide and Special Report series.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

"One person can make a difference, and everyone should try."

— John F. Kennedy

NEXT STEPS FOR THIS MONTH

Here are a few things you can do this month:

• Verify your voter registration.

• Make your personal voting plan for November.

• Learn about the offices and proposals that may appear on your ballot.

• Share this newsletter with a friend or family member.

• Encourage a first-time voter.

• Help someone locate an official voter information resource.

• Learn about early and absentee voting options available to you.

• Continue following Vote Voiced for voter education updates.

VOTE VOICED CHALLENGE

This Month's Challenge:

Help one person become a more informed voter.

You might:

• Share an official voter information resource.

• Remind someone to verify their voter registration.

• Encourage a new voter to learn about the voting process.

• Help a family member locate their official election office.

• Encourage someone who missed the primary election to prepare for November.

You don't need to tell anyone whom to vote for.

The goal is simply to help another person become informed, prepared, and confident.

Small acts of civic engagement can make a lasting difference.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Preparing before Election Day can reduce confusion and give voters time to understand their ballot, learn about voting options, and find reliable information.

Voter education isn't about telling people what choices to make.

It's about giving people the information and resources they need to make their own informed decisions.

When voters are prepared, they can participate with greater confidence.

That is why voter education matters.

ABOUT VOTE VOICED

WE EDUCATE. WE INFORM. WE EMPOWER.

Vote Voiced provides trusted, factual information about elections and the voting process.

WE ARE NONPARTISAN.

Vote Voiced does not endorse or oppose any political party, candidate, or ballot measure.

WE DO NOT TELL YOU WHO TO VOTE FOR.

Our purpose is to provide voter education and reliable resources so that individuals can make their own informed decisions.

OUR MISSION

To empower every voice through nonpartisan voter education and encourage informed, confident civic participation.

Our Voice. Our Vote. Our Future.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Vote Voiced encourages readers to verify election information through official election sources.

When election laws, procedures, deadlines, polling locations, or other election information may have changed, always consult the appropriate state or local election authority for the most current information.

PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Publication ID: VVN-2026-001

Publication: Vote Voiced Newsletter

Volume: 1

Issue: 001

Publication Date: August 2026

Version: 1.0

Publisher: Vote Voiced

Publication Type: Nonpartisan Voter Education Newsletter

Thank you for reading Volume 1, Issue No. 001 of the Vote Voiced Newsletter.

Our Voice. Our Vote. Our Future.

A Nonpartisan Voter Education Publication

Empowering Every Voice Through Voter Education

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