Get politically engaged in Michigan this week with volunteer orientations, themed trivia nights to test your environmental and civic engagement knowledge, opportunities to connect with fellow advocates, and events mobilizing voters across the state.
Plus, don’t miss The ’Gander Newsroom’s livestreamed town hall, “Regulating Big Tech & Protecting Our Kids,” featuring Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow, experts, advocates, and parents directly impacted by digital platforms this Thursday, May 21, at 6:30p.m. RSVP to attend.
Here’s a roundup of upcoming events and actions across Michigan:
Friday (May 22)
Team Michigan: Strategy Session for Macomb, Rochester, & Troy (Warren, 6:30-8 p.m.)
Learn how to get involved withTeam Michigan to make an impact with the midterm elections.
Mallory McMorrow for US Senate: Virtual Training Door to Door Canvassing (Virtual, 10:30-11:30 a.m.)
Learn to go door-to-door to mobilize for Mallory McMorrow for US Senate.
Saturday (May 23)
Coalition to Shut the Camps: Shut the Romulus ICE Detention Center (Romulus, 3-6 p.m.)
Join the effort to stop the ICE detention facility in Romulus.
Tuesday (May 26)
Abdul for US Senate: Meet and Greet with Abdul El-Sayad (Gaylord, 12:30-2:30 p.m.)
Meet and greet event with US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Abdul for US Senate: Meet and Greet with Abdul El-Sayad (Cheboygan, 4-6 p.m.)
Meet and greet event with US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Grand Rapids Education Association: Support GRPS Students–Sign the Petition & Take Action (Grand Rapids, 4:30-5:30 p.m.)
Attend the Finance Committee school board meeting in support of contract negotiations for educators.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan: Care Continues Throughout the Lifespan (Virtual, 6:00-7:30 p.m.)
Hear from Planned Parenthood of Michigan educators and clinicians about menopause and perimenopause care.
Red Wine & Blue: Wellness and Glow Night (Grandville, 6-8 p.m.)
An evening with like minded individuals crafting tools for self care.
Wednesday (May 27)
Equality Michigan: Lansing Virtual Phone Bank for Equality (Virtual, 5:30-7:30 p.m.)
Receive training before contacting and mobilizing voters in support of equality and inclusion.
Michigan League of Conservation Voters: Environmental Trivia Night (Detroit, 6:15-8 p.m.)
An environmental themed trivia night at the Detroit Beer Company.
Kent County Dems: Monthly Volunteer Fair (Grand Rapids, 6:30 p.m.)
Learn how to get involved with the Kent County Democrats to make an impact in the midterm elections.
Thursday (May 28)
Red Wine & Blue: Coffee and Self Care (Livonia, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.)
A relaxing morning of crafting tools self care.
Equality Michigan: Virtual Phone Bank for Equality (Grand Rapids, 5-7 p.m.)
Receive training before contacting and mobilizing voters in support of equality and inclusion.
Indivisible Metro Detroit: Voting Rights Community Art Project (Ferndale, 5-7:30 p.m.)
Create a piece of art, share your story, and add your voice to a collaborative art installation focused on voting rights. No art experience needed.
Urban Core Collective: The People’s Game Night-City Commission Edition (Grand Rapids, 6-7:30 p.m.)
Test your civic knowledge, learn about your local leaders, and connect with the community with a night of trivia and games about the City Commission—plus a chance to win prizes.
Ottawa County Dems: Learn More About Canvassing, Phone Banking, And Tech Set Up (Holland, 6:30-7:30 p.m.)
Learn how to get involved with the Ottawa County Democrats to make an impact with the midterm elections, followed by an outing at Big Lake Brewing in Holland.
Haley Stevens for US Senate: Phone Bank for Haley, (Virtual, 6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Mobilize voters for Haley Stevens for US Senate.
Kent County Dems: Canvassing Training (Grand Rapids, 7 p.m.)
Learn how to go door-to-door to talk with voters about the 2026 midterm elections.
This Week’s Online Action:
Planned Parenthood of Michigan Funding
On May 13, Planned Parenthood of Michigan (PPMI) President and CEO Paula Thornton Greear sent an open letter to Gov. Whitmer warning that, without state funding, PPMI would be forced to close health centers in response to attacks from the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress.
Take action:
- You can use this online action form to send a message to Governor Whitmer and your elected state leaders advocating for funding.
- Call or text your representative to stop the attacks on Title X and Medicaid funding.
Related: Michigan parents to Whitmer: Don’t sign us up for Trump’s vouchers
Have an event to add? Email State Organizing Coordinator, Abigail Deatrick, abigail@couriernewsroom.com with details (please send details at least one week before the event).
