Your weekly guide to taking action in Michigan (July 3-9)

A weekly roundup of Michigan protests, political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, July 3 through Thursday, July 9.

Abigail Deatrick

July 1, 2026

Images: Courtesy/Haley Stevens for US Senate, Abdul El-Sayed via Facebook, Mallory McMorrow via Facebook

Celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday by getting involved in the upcoming election. This week offers opportunities to register voters in Detroit, advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in Traverse City, and hear from Michigan US Senate candidates during WOOD TV8’s debate or at events across the state.

Here’s a roundup of upcoming events and actions in Michigan:

Friday (July 3)

Abdul for US Senate: Grand Rapids Rally w/ Abdul and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (Grand Rapids, 5:30-7:30 p.m.)

Attend the rally with Abdul El-Sayed and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, and hear them speak and answer questions about what you would like to see from your next US Senator.

Saturday (July 4)

Michigan United Action: July 4th African Cultural Festival Voter Registration (Detroit, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.)

Help register attendees to vote at the 23rd Diaspora Annual African Cultural Festival. Training, snacks, and refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday (July 7)

Mallory McMorrow for US Senate: Meet and Greet & Lunch (Muskegon Heights, 12-2 p.m.)

Join US Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow for a community meet and greet over lunch.

WOOD TV8: Michigan US Senate Candidate Debate-Democratic Party (Virtual, 7-8 p.m.)

Stream the US Senate Candidate Debate on WOOD TV8, woodtv.com, or WOOD TV+ to hear from the Democratic candidates in the 2026 US Senate election.

Wednesday (July 8)

The Committee to Protect Health Care: Charting the Damage on the Anniversary of Medicaid Cuts (Kalamazoo, 6-7 p.m.)

Attend the town hall on the one-year anniversary of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ to hear stories from physicians, medical professionals, and health care advocates on the harm Medicaid cuts have caused.

Haley Stevens for US Senate: Relational Organizing Training (Virtual, 6-7 p.m.)

Receive training on the best way to talk to your network about the election in support of Haley Stevens for US Senate.

Abdul for US Senate: Meet and Greet (Ferndale, 6:15-6:45 p.m.)

Join the meet and greet event with US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

Traverse Indivisible: Public Comment–Garfield Charter Township Planning Commission (Traverse City, 7 p.m.)

An out-of-state developer is looking at Garfield Township for a data center. The Garfield Charter Township Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on a moratorium that would give the township time to set rules before anything moves forward. Join the meeting to make a public comment.

Thursday (July 9)

Equality Michigan: Canvass Training – Knock Doors. Change Minds. Move Equality Forward (Traverse City, 5:30-7:30 p.m.)

Receive training, then knock doors to talk to and advance equality in Northern Michigan.

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.

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