Michigan ballot measures 2026, explained
2 statewide measures on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Each one in plain words: what it does, what a yes and a no vote mean, and the best case on both sides. No recommendations.
Your Michigan ballot, in order. Tap a measure for the full explainer.
Proposal 1Constitutional convention question
Call a state constitutional convention
This asks whether Michigan should hold a big meeting to review and possibly rewrite the state Constitution. Voters would later approve or reject any new version.
- Yes vote
- Michigan would elect delegates in 2027 to draft a general revision of the Constitution for a later statewide vote.
- No vote
- Michigan would not call a convention now, and the current Constitution would remain in effect.
Proposal 2State law
Limit utility and contractor campaign money
This would stop certain power utilities and large government contractors from giving campaign money to some officials who affect them. It would also make more political messages say who paid for them, like labeling who paid for an advertisement.
- Yes vote
- Certain regulated utilities, large government contractors, and closely connected people and organizations would face new contribution bans and broader disclosure requirements.
- No vote
- These new contribution bans and expanded disclosure requirements would not take effect.
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Where the four AIs disagreed
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok each researched Michigan's ballot on their own, with web search. The score is how closely their answers matched. Where they split, check the official voter guide before you trust either side.
78/ 100Partial agreement
Proposal 1 convention cost
- GPT-5.6 Terra: Scenarios range from $10.2 million to $47.3 million, plus election costs up to $60.9 million.
- Claude Sonnet 5.5: Found no official dollar estimate.
- Gemini 3.8 Flash: Estimates approximately $10.2 million in state funds.
- Grok 4.5: Estimates roughly $78 million to $80 million total.
Proposal 1 supporters
- GPT-5.6 Terra: Names Yes on Proposal 1.
- Claude Sonnet 5.5: Names Matt Hall and Aric Nesbitt.
- Gemini 3.8 Flash: Lists no supporters.
- Grok 4.5: Names several Republican officials and Yes for Proposal 1.
Before you vote
This guide was written by AI models with web search and does not tell you how to vote. Details can be wrong: your sample ballot and Michigan's official voter guide are the final word.
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