Michigan Election Protection Attorneys

a collaboration between Lawyers for Good Government, PROMOTE the Vote fund, and aclu of michigan

As an Election Protection Attorney, you'll monitor early voting sites and polling places as a challenger (or poll monitor if you're not registered to vote in MI), use challengers' special rights and responsibilities to engage with election workers if you observe problems, and be on call to collect affidavits. Attorneys serving as challengers may also be asked by ACLU of Michigan to gather affidavits from voters and witnesses in support of emergency, same-day litigation — this role requires flexibility and a willingness to act under time pressure.

watch info session (coming soon)
get volunteer checklist
sign up for shift(s)

This program is a coordinated effort with ACLU of Michigan and Promote the Vote to ensure every eligible Michigander can cast a ballot free from intimidation or interference — and have that ballot counted.

Next Steps:

  1. Sign up for your shift(s) at L4GG.org/MIShifts

  2. Complete the 1.5-hour online, on-demand training (available early October) at least 4 days before your shift

  3. Review the full volunteer checklist for everything else you need to know

  4. Join the optional Election Day Q&A call on Monday, October 26, for the latest updates on the ground

Questions? Email probono@lawyersforgoodgovernment.org.