# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Democracy Defenders
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Be a Michigan Country Democracy Defender

Join the Michigan Country Democracy Defense team! Open the door to training and volunteer opportunities.

ELECTION PROTECTION  - TRAIN + VOLUNTEER - Be a part of making our polls secure and accessible. 
Poll Watcher
Credentialed Poll Challenger
County Canvass Board Observing

This is not an election inspector/poll worker training (contact your local municipality for this training) nor is it a training for poll challenging/watching on behalf of a political party(contact your local party). Michigan Country is a 501c3 nonprofit and does not endorse nor coordinate with political parties nor candidates.

Register to attend the one hour meeting on Sunday July 19. https://www.michigancountry.org/events/6-28-2026-fzxle-ct6yj
Michigan Country is a proud Michigan Voices partner along with other Michigan organizations that are working to protect our democracy and security of elections. Some you are likely already familiar with - Promote the Vote, Voters Not Politicians, All Voting is Local, ACLU, League of Women Voters, Michigan Voices and others.

Join us by signing up here - https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1_EUgvhDsSjeqB4FVH3B20fqqLB8ENlQRcLU17Gi5H0I/viewform?usp=drivesdk&edit_requested=true

Let us know you are coming Sunday, July 19 - register - https://www.michigancountry.org/events/6-28-2026-fzxle-ct6yj
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lansing/democracy-defenders/200030213919515
- **Event Categories**: workshops, parties, entertainment, volunteering
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lansing
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Capital Area District Libraries
- **lat**: 42.729636779809
- **long**: -84.553554489809
- **full address**: Capital Area District Libraries, 401 S Capitol Ave (Headquarters),Lansing, Michigan, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Democracy Defenders
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c2a840ec740b22bbbc8acce0d9170147e3c466aec428226909d60ca2a7dec780-rimg-w1143-h563-dcf4eddb-gmir?v=1783831598

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Democracy Defenders being held?
  - **A:** Democracy Defenders takes place on Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Capital Area District Libraries, 401 S Capitol Ave (Headquarters),Lansing, Michigan, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Democracy Defenders?
  - **A:** Democracy Defenders is organized by Michigan Country.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Democracy Defenders is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lansing, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Democracy Defenders sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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