MLA will be in attendance at the weekly July sessions with Vote Smart – a non-partisan virtual series hosted by the Michigan Dept. of State and the Michigan Bureau of Elections. We hope that some of you might be interested in attending as well. Feel free to also send this out in your newsletters or to your mailing lists to let them know that if your patrons have an interest, they can attend as well. Debbie [Vote Smart Logo] A weekly non-partisan virtual series hosted by the Michigan Department of State and Michigan Bureau of Elections Vote Smart Become an active bystander in defense of Michigan's Democracy! You're invited to join a new non-partisan virtual series to help equip Michigan voters with fact-based elections information and tips on how every voter can become an active bystander in support Michigan’s democracy and elections. Weekly non-partisan sessions will begin July 8th and will be held through November and feature department staff and experts discussing a range of election topics including helpful voter how-tos, a deep-dive into how Michigan elections are run, and tips for how voters and partners can help prepare their communities for election season. Seats to the live sessions are limited. Reserve your spot now!<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W75T22C> Select the links below to sign-up to attend, or to submit a question for our hosts to answer live on the call. A replay recording will be available after the call. July Vote Smart Sessions - A Voter Registration Crash Course - Absentee Voting Crash Course - Voting at Your Polling Place - What Happens After Polls Close on August 2?

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