Dear John,
This past week, I hit the road and headed to Michigan — a state that’s always in the spotlight and, in the year ahead, could hold the keys to our democracy’s future. I wanted to share a quick recap and pass along a Voter Registration Toolkit you can use in your own communities. Our shared goal is ambitious, but doable: Host at least 2–5 voter registration drives each month across the country.
Because of your dedication and commitment, we have the volunteer power to match the energy we’re seeing at rallies, on college campuses, and even at Coachella. Now it’s time to turn that energy into ACTION — conversations, registrations, and relationship-building that fuel long-term change.
That's why we planned a four-day trip to Michigan:
- We started at Michigan State University in East Lansing.
- Held a Tuesday morning meet & greet at the Drip House Coffee in Ann Arbor.
- Went to the University of Michigan for more registration, and I have to say, I was genuinely impressed by the campus’s voter outreach efforts overall.
- Wrapped up the week at Wayne State in Detroit!
By the end, we registered six new voters — not huge numbers, but every registration matters. More importantly, we had dozens of meaningful conversations with students and volunteers. This is what organizing looks like: slow, steady, and personal.
