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Carter, Michael, Michigan Voters Face Two Major Ballot Proposals in November, Suara Garut, Oct. 20, 2026.
Gubernatorial Debate Features Back and Forth on Records, Blame for High Costs, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, This Week in Government, Oct. 16, 2026. Note: A suprisingly detailed account of what might happen after a convention were called.
Kasben, Alethia, Potential for a Con-Con looms large with some groups prepping even as they urge a no vote, Gongwer Michigan, Oct. 14, 2026.
Potential for a Con-Con looms large with some groups prepping even as they urge a no vote
Edgecomb, Sarah and Joshua Alburtus, What is Proposal 1? What to know about constitutional convention question on November ballot, WZZM13, Oct. 14, 2026.
Booth-Singleton, DeJanay, Michigan voters oppose constitutional convention by nearly 2 to 1, new poll shows, CBS News, Oct. 9, 2026.
What is a Constitutional Convention?, WEMU and Bentley Historical Library, Oct. 8, 2026.
Wethington, Paula, Michigan voters to decide on state constitutional convention. Here's what that means., CBS News, Oct. 6, 2026.
Reitz, Michael, Michigan voters face a bigger decision than the U.S. Senate race, Detroit News, Oct. 6, 2026.
Davidson, Kyle, Infinite possibilities breed infinite concerns as Michigan voters weigh ‘Con-Con’ question, Michigan Advance, Oct. 5, 2026. Alsoi published in Iosco County News Herald. Note: For a critique of this article, see this website's home page.
LaPlante, Brad, Con-Con? What voters need to know about Michigan’s Proposal 1, WLNS, Oct. 3, 2026.
Smith, Jackie, Michigan voters to decide on constitutional convention, campaign finance limits, MLive, Oct. 2, 2026.
Hohman, James. M., Constitutional convention delegates would have a lot to review, Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Oct. 1, 2026.
Bardenhagen, Minnie, Whitmer warns against constitution convention, says reproductive freedom is at risk, WCMU Public Media, Oct. 1, 2026.
Sayles, Samantha, Rewriting Michigan’s constitution?: Understanding Proposal 1 on the November 2026 ballot, Click On Detroit, Oct.1, 2026.
Nir, David, and Jeff Singer, Morning Digest: Voters in two states could soon choose to rewrite their constitutions, Downballot, Sept. 30, 2026. Note: links to a concon.info commentary.
LeBlanc, Beth, Mich. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer opposes Constitutional Convention, says abortion rights jeopardized, The Lawton Constitution, Sept.30, 2026. Also published in the Detroit News, Sept. 30, 2026.
Dailey, Katherine, Whitmer, reproductive rights advocates urge no vote on ‘devastating’ constitutional convention, Michigan Advance, Sept. 30, 2026.
Simon, Nicholas, Michigan leaders urge voters to vote no on Proposal 1, 9 and 10 News, Sept. 29, 2026.
Bardenhagen, Minnie, Should Michigan hold a constitutional convention? Voters will decide this November, WCMU Public Media, Sept. 29, 2026.*
Hermani, Jordyn, Proposal 1: Rewrite Michigan’s Constitution? Here’s how it would work, Bridge Michigan, Sept. 28, 2026.* Also published in The News-Herald, Sept. 29, 2026' and The Daily News, Oct. 1, 2026.
Kent, Michael, STATEWIDE PROPOSAL: Coalition opposes constitutional convention, Record Eagle, Sept. 26, 2026.*
MichMash: Anti-Con Con group launching ‘aggressive’ paid campaign, Gongwer Michigan, Sept. 25, 2026.*
Sevrey, Nicole, Farm Bureau encourages members to learn about constitutional convention ballot proposal, Michigan Farm Bureau, Sept. 25, 2026.
Eggert, David, Unlikely allies team up against proposal that could rewrite Michigan constitution, Crain's Detroit Business, Sept. 23, 2026.
LeBlanc, Beth, Is Michigan 'broken' enough for voters to approve rewriting Constitution?, Detroit News, Sept. 23, 2026.
Nissen, Jack, Michigan Ballot Proposal 1: Revising state constitution, Fox 2 Detroit, Sept. 21, 2026.
Harding, Hayley, The ballot is set for Michigan’s Nov. 3 election. Here’s what’s on it, Bridge Michigan, Sept. 16, 2026. Note: Repeats the canard that a convention call will inevitably result in changing the entire constitution rather than proposing individual amendments to parts of it.
Solis, Ben, Right to Life Michigan says it opposes constitutional convention after DeBoyer comments on abortion, Michigan Advance, Sept. 16, 2026.
Murphy, Mary Ellen, Brinks Says Republicans Want Constitutional Convention To End Abortion Rights, WGHN, Sept. 16, 2026.
Murphy, Sophia, Democrats focus on reproductive rights for 2026 midterm, WZMQ CBS, 19 News ABC, Sept. 15, 2026.
Davidson, Kyle, Working Families Party joins Michigan Constitutional Convention opposition effort, Michigan Advance, Sept. 15, 2026.
Guiney, Lily, Brinks: Dems risk losing abortion protections if they support Prop 1 after DeBoyer remarks, Gongwer Michigan, Sept. 15, 2026.
Dailey, Katherine, A constitutional convention to limit abortion rights? Democrats push back on DeBoyer suggestion, Michigan Advance, Sept. 15, 2026. Also published in News-Herald, Sept. 23, 2026.
Mauger, Craig, John James' running mate floats path to new abortion ban, Detroit News, Sept. 14, 2026.
Nass, Liz, DeBoyer calls for Constitutional Convention to limit abortion access, Gongwer Michigan, Sept. 14, 2026.
Gorchow, Zach, Weekender: Holy con-con, Batman, Gongwer Michigan, Sept. 12, 2026.
Michigan voters to decide constitutional convention and campaign finance proposals, Arab Ameerican News, Sept. 11, 2026.
Guiney, Lily, Poll suggests voters more open to constitutional convention than in the past, Gongwer Michigan, Sept. 10, 2026.*
Allnutt, Brian, Michigan constitutional convention opponents say environmental protections at risk: ‘Pandora’s box’, Planet Detroit, Sept. 10, 2026.*
LeBlanc, Beth, Michigan voters back Con-Con, 'money out of politics' ballot proposals, poll finds, Detroit News, Sept. 9, 2026.
King, Renae, Genesee County groups highlight the dangers of a constitutional convention, ABC 12, Sept. 2, 2026.
Johnson, DeShawn, Bipartisan group urges Michigan voters to reject constitutional convention proposal, Mid-Michigan Now / WEYI AND WSMH / Fox 25, Sept. 2, 2026.
Schuette, Kildee urge ‘no’ vote on Michigan constitutional convention, Midland Daily News, Sept. 2, 2026.
Carmody, Steve, Political adversaries join forces, urge Michiganders to vote "no" on state constitutional convention, Michigan Public Radio, Sept. 2, 2026.
Felton, James, Bipartisan opposition forms against Michigan constitutional convention proposal, WNEM TV5, Sept. 2, 2026.
Bipartisan coalition urges Flint-area voters to reject Prop 1, MLive, Sept. 2, 2 026,
2026 midterm and Michigan elections: MSU experts can comment, MSUToday, August 27, 2026. Note: this is the same press release it sent on July 21, 2026.
Dwyer, Dustin, The Mids: A constitutional convention in 2026?, Michigan Public Radio, August 24, 2026. Note: See comments on this website's home page about the misleading statements in this article. Accompanying the article was a video so full of errors and clear bias against a convention call that I'm scratching my head how a reputable news organization could have published it.
Krause, Sheldon, Michigan voters to decide on state Constitution rewrite in November, 9and10News, August 13, 2026.
Hernandez, Remington, Should Michigan draft a new constitution? Voters to decide in November, Fox25, August 10, 2026.
French, Ron, Other states shrink local governments. Michigan law preserves archaic ‘mess’, Bridge Michigan, Aug. 7, 2026.
News Briefing: Church in the World, The Tablet, Aug. 1, 2026. Note: Briefly reports on the Michigan Catholic Conference's opposition to calling a convention.
Meyers, Elle,A look into Michigan statewide ballot proposals ahead of November election, CBS Detroit, July 28, 2026.
Labo, Arpan, 'Money out of Politics' initiative moves forward after signature inquest, Detroit Free Press, July 25, 2026.
Skubick, Tim, Michigan Secretary of State candidates on “con-con”, WLNS, July 24, 2026,
Con-Con ballot proposal language green lit, Gongwer Michigan, July 24, 2026,
2026 midterm and Michigan elections: MSU experts can comment, MSUToday, July 21, 2026.
Meloy, Daniel, Michigan Catholic Conference encourages voters to reject Proposal 1 this November, Detroit Catholic, July 20, 2026,.
Harding, Hayley, Michigan could approve a constitutional convention this year. What would that mean?, Votebeat, July 9, 2026. Also published in Michigan Advance (July 12) and WCMU (July 13).
Marchi, Jenny, Michigan voters will see an option for a constitutional convention this year -- here’s what it means, Click on Detroit, June 29, 2026.
Ask the expert: Michigan’s 16-year constitutional convention ballot vote, Michigan State University Today, June 18, 2026.
Kasben, Alethia, Capital Notebook: ACLU, Voters Not Politicians join group opposing Con-Con, State Affairs, June 9, 2026.
MEA worries constitutional convention is Republicans’ plan to lock MI into vouchers, The 'Gander, June 2, 2026.
King, Jon, Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief, Michigan Advance, May 22, 2026.
Lincolnhol, Clara, Six groups join growing coalition opposing a Con-Con, State Affairs, May 7, 2026.
Dailey, Katherine, For 110 years, the Citizens Research Council has sought to give Michiganders a shared set of facts, Michigan Advance, May 2, 2026.*
Johnson, Sara, Michigan Biz and Labor Bigwigs Join Rare Alliance to Crush Con-Con, Hoodline, April 30, 2026.
Eggert, David, Business groups unite to oppose constitutional convention ballot question, Crain's Detroit, April 29, 2026.
New coalition calls for 'no' vote on constitutional convention, WZZM13, April 29, 2026.
Schuster, Simon D., More dark money flows to Michigan ballot groups, Bridge Michigan, April 27, 2026. Also published by the Civic Media radio chain, Interlochen Public Radio, and Facebook.
Hermani, Jordyn, Michigan petition groups begin final push. What will make the ballot?, Bridge Michigan, April 15, 2026.
Burr, Alyssa, What’s at stake as Michigan voters weigh constitutional convention question, Michigan Independent, April 10, 2026.*
Murphy, Sophia, Michigan voters to decide on constitutional convention in 2026 election, WCMQ, March 31, 2026.
Chartrand, Marsha,Political parties, not voters, to pick key Michigan candidates, The Manchester Mirror, March 30, 2026. "[I]f voters did choose to allow a constitutional convention, whether to continue the political party convention nominating process “would have to be a serious part of the conversation.”
Dailey, Katherine, Michigan Democrats, calling it ‘voter suppression’, formally oppose voter ID ballot proposal, Michigan Advance, March 24, 2026. "Democratic Party leadership also came out in opposition to a state constitutional convention...."
Apel, Elyse, 2026 initiatives on tipped wage, ranked-choice voting, taxes fall short, The Center Stage, March 24, 2026.
Kasben, Alethia, Democratic Party formally urges opposition to a Con-Con, citizen voting initiative, State Affairs, March 23, 2026.
Mauger, Craig, Michigan Democrats oppose proposal to bring new voter ID standards, The Detroit News, March 23, 2026.
Dailey, Katherine, Wide range of Michigan advocacy groups join coalition opposing constitutional convention, Michigan Advance, March 19, 2026. Also published in the Iosco County News-Herald.*
Kasben, Alethia, Michigan Chamber, MEA, Business Leaders join Con-Con opposition, State Affairs, March 19, 2026.
2026 Voter Guide, Detroit Public Radio, March 8, 2026.
LeBlanc, Beth, Michigan group claims 750,000 signatures for proof of citizenship proposal, The Detroit News, March 4, 2026.
Lobo, Arpan, When is Michigan's 2026 primary election? Dates to know, Detroit Free Press, March 4, 2026.
Kisner, Kim, Michigan’s Constitutional Convention Question Explained, Detroit is it, March 3, 2026. Note: There are some factually dubious claims in this article.
Isbel, J.P., Blow it Up? Voters to Decide Fate of Michigan Constitution in November, Michigan News Source, March 2, 2026. Note: The author is factually incorrect that a convention would have to propose a new constitution as opposed to one or more amendments.
Davidson, Kyle, How Black pioneers in Michigan health care influenced the state and nation’s political landscape, Michigan Advance, Feb. 27, 2026.
Davidson, Kyle, Affordability concerns could earn two petitions a spot on Michigan’s 2026 ballot, Michigan Advance, January 28, 2026.
McCullough, Maxine, 2026 Midterms in Michigan: Who’s running and what you should know about them, Morning Sun, Jan. 18, 2026.
Batcheller, Pat, MI voters to decide if it’s time for a constitutional convention, Detroit Public Radio, Jan. 15, 2026.
Schuster, Simon D., Michigan faces a huge election year. These are the 2026 races to watch, Bridge Michigan, Jan. 2, 2026.
Saliby, Sophia, Before 2026 constitutional convention vote, book documents Michigan's first women delegates in 1961, WKAR NPR, Oct. 20, 2025.*
Rewrite the state’s constitution? Michigan voters to decide in 2026, The Michigan Independent, Aug. 28, 2025.
Zoe, Clark, and Rick Pluta, A vote to completely rewrite Michigan’s Constitution? What to know about the “Con-Con”, Michigan Public Radio, Aug. 27, 2025.
Kasben, Alethia, Coalition Launches to oppose Constitutional Convention, Detroit Legal News, Aug. 19, 2025.
Davidson, Kyle, With Constitutional Convention vote set for Michigan voters in 2026, bipartisan opposition emerges. Michigan Advance, Aug. 18, 2025. Also published in the Daily Press.*
Kasben, Alethia, Coalition launches to oppose Constitutional Convention, State Affairs, Aug. 15, 2025.
Lindstrom, John, This is the most important measure in Michigan's 2026 midterms. Vote like it, Detroit Free Press, June , 2025.
Roth, Andrew, Hall, Nesbitt support convention to rewrite state constitution. Michigan Advance, May 30, 2025.
Emerging issue: constitutional convention ballot proposal, Michigan Farm Bureau, April 9, 2025.
Schuster, Simon D., Time to rewrite the Michigan Constitution? Voters will decide 2026 ballot proposal, Bridge Michigan, June 6, 2025.
King, Jon, What’s a Con-Con? Michigan voters will decide if they want to rewrite the constitution in 2026, Michigan Advance, Feb. 9, 2025.*
Lessenberry, Jack, Does Michigan Need a Constitutional Convention?, Blog, Oct. 5, 2023.
Hope, Jamie A., Michigan voters have rejected constitutional conventions since the 1970s. Michigan Capitol Confidential, Jan. 21, 2023.
The Case for Rewriting Michigan’s Constitution, Detroit Public Radio, Dec. 13, 2021.
LaBrant, Bob, Michigan's Constitution needs a rewrite, Crain's Detroit, Dec. 10, 2021.
Lessenberry, Jack, It’s time for a new Michigan constitution, Michigan Radio, December 16, 2014.
News (Radio & TV)
Why does Michigan law require a constitutional convention vote every 16 years?, Click on Detroit, Oct. 15, 2026.
Whitmer urges 'no' vote on constitutional convention, says it puts abortion rights at risk, WWMT-TV, Oct. 1, 2026.
Michigan voters to decide whether to call a constitutional convention, WDIV News 4, Oct. 1, 2026.
Hernandez, Remington, Whitmer urges 'no' vote on constitutional convention, says it puts abortion rights at risk, WWMT News 3, Sept. 30, 2026.
Beyond the Ballot Ep 76: Citizens Research Council discusses constitutional convention proposal, TV 6, Sept. 29, 2026.
Meyer, Brady, What to know about Proposal 1 on Michigan ballots, TV 6, Sept. 28, 2026.
LeBlanc, Beth, and Chad Livengood, What would happen if Michigan voters called a constitutional convention, Detroit News, Sept. 23, 2026. Note: a very weak explanation on why the convention question is on the ballot.
Clark, Zoe, and Rick Pluta, How Michigan voters feel about a Constitutional Convention, Michigan Public, Sept. 23, 2026. The discussion ends at 10 minutes. Note: Includes demographic and other breakdowns of the aggregate polling data.
Hostetter, Taryn, Research council releases final report on Michigan constitutional convention question, WILX, Sept. 22, 2026.
Understanding Proposal 1 - Should Michigan Hold a Constitutional Convention?, Citizens Research Council of Michigan, Sept. 22, 2026.
Michigan Voters Weigh Whether to Rewrite State Constitution, WJR 760AM, Sept. 21, 2026.
Right to Life urges voters to say no to a Constitutional Convention, EUP News, Sept. 17, 2026.
Questions surrounding possibility of Michigan constitutional convention arise, WLNS, Sept. 17, 2026.
King, Trevor,Legal Edge: Voters will decide on amending state constitution, WLNS, Sept. 15, 2026.
Mauger, Craig, DeBoyer discusses abortion stance, Detroit News, Sept. 14, 2026.
A vote to completely rewrite Michigan’s Constitution? What to know about the “Con-Con. It's Just Politics, Sept. 9, 2026. The panelists are Eric Lupher, President of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan (CRC), and Nancy Kaffer, Editorial Page Editor at the Detroit Free Press.
Daslakis, Stella, "NO ON PROP 1:" Bipartisan group urges Michigan voters to reject constitutional convention proposal, Fox66 and NBC25, Sept. 3, 2026.
Should Michigan have a constitutional convention?, WNEM TV 5, Sept. 2, 2026.
Hernandez, Remington, Should Michigan draft a new constitution? Voters to decide in November, WWMT-TV, August 10, 2026.
Local groups urge 'no' vote on Michigan Constitutional Convention, ABC13, July 30, 2026. Note: Framed completely based on the "no" side's framing. Same program with a portrait rather than landscape orientation. Also available on wzzm13.com's own website.
A look at Michigan statewide ballot proposals ahead of November election, CBS Detroit, July 28, 2026.
Michigan Secretary of State candidates on "con-con", WLNS 6, July 24, 2026.
Voters to Decide to Hold Constitutional Convention, Click On Detroit, June 29, 2026.
On Michigan’s Constitutional Convention, live from Mackinac, June 5, 2026. Note: This is an advocacy piece opposing a constitutional convention. The notion of "balance" here was the strange bedfellows (elite) alliance opposing a convention.
Off the Record, April 10, 2026. Constitutional convention discussion from 6:10 to 8:00.
Off the Record, March 27, 2026. Constitutional convention discussion from 13:40 to 26:20. This show is subsidized by Bellwether Public Relations. whose clients include members of the "no" coalition, and the show was excellent at airing the "no" coalition's talking points.
Laguerre, Hernz, MichMash: What is a ConCon and will it happen in Michigan?, Detroit Public Radio, Feb. 20, 2026. Note: The hosts frame the discussion using the talking points used by convention opponents.
*Spotlight on the News: Should Michigan hold a constitutional convention? BHM and The Wright Museum, WXYZ Detroit, Feb. 15, 2026. Note: the discussion ends at 11:50.
Should Michigan rewrite its constitution? Voters can decide in upcoming ballot, Click on Detroit, Feb. 9, 2026.
Voters in Michigan set to decide on Michigan Constitutional Convention, 13abc, Feb. 2, 2026.
Inside the House: Matt Hall on a high-stakes year, Michigan Public Radio, Jan. 21, 2026. Relevant discussion between 15:50 and 17:50.
Off the Record, June 13, 2025. Constitutional convention discussion from 21:00 to 21:30.
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Livingston Daily Press and Argus,https://www.facebook.com/reel/29250287304577416
'Gander Newsroom, Sept. 26, 2026.
Michigan Public, Sept. 23, 2026.
News 2010 Cycle (Reverse Chronlog)y
Camarillo, Breanna, Groups Start Mobilizing on ConCon, Dome Magazine, April 16, 2009.
Lane, Amy, Pros and cons of state con-con, Crain’s Detroit Business, April 11, 2010.
Constitutional Convention Won’t Fix Michigan’s Problems, Mackinac Center for Public Policy,April 13, 2010.
Coalition forming to oppose ballot proposal for state constitutional convention, MichiganLive.com, June 9, 2010. "'There are many, including me, who see a constitutional convention as a means to achieve the structural reforms necessary to make our state competitive once again, as a way to reopen Michigan for business,' said George, a Republican candidate for governor. Under his legislative proposal, delegates to a constitutional convention would receive compensation of just $1 a month. The bills would ban PAC donations to delegates’ campaign committees and create a financial disclosure requirement."
Bouffard, Karen, Poll: Support may whither for ConCon, August 12, 2010.
Schmid, Greg, The Pros & Cons of Convening a Constitutional Convention in Michigan, Review, September 2, 2010.
OUR VIEW — A constitutional convention won’t cure what ails Michigan, Holland Sentinel, Sept. 20, 2010.
Editorial: Find ways to repair dysfunctional Legislature, The Detroit Free Press, September 30, 2010. "Lawmakers will never change their own reality. So Michiganders ought to do it for them.... Opponents of a convention sometimes suggest that the Constitution can be fixed gradually, through the amendment process. But lawmakers will never propose any of the fixes themselves."
Lake, Peter, Michigan voters face decision about the state constitution on Nov. 2: Should we go back to square one?, The Jackson Citizen Patriot (now MLive.com), October 10, 2010.
Editorial: Revised constitution could help Michigan, Oakland Press News, Oct. 11, 2010. "The opposition to Proposal I on the November election ballot seems to have created a rather unusual alliance. Those coming out against holding a proposed Constitutional Convention include big businesses, unions and the state Chamber of Commerce. They certainly are "strange bedfellows." They come together under a group known as "Citizens Protecting Michigan's Constitution." One other thing they seem to have in common is that many are special interest groups and have been financing lobbyists in Lansing for years. Voters need to remember that, yes, it will cost the state some money to have a Constitutional Convention but the potential for successful change is priceless."
Editorial: Endorsement: Yes on Proposal 1, Jackson Citizen Patriot (now MLive), Oct. 15, 2010.
Editorial: Endorsement: Vote Yes On Michigan’s Proposal 1, Saginaw Valley Journal, Oct. 19, 2010. "Those who oppose Proposal 1, which, if passed, would convene a state constitutional convention, are to to blame for much of Michigan’s woes. The special interests have crippled Michigan. No matter how dysfunctional Lansing is these days, Proposal 1 opponents are happy because they fear any change in the status-quo. That’s precisely why unnatural bedfellows like the AFL-CIO and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce have joined together, along with dozens of other lobbyists and special interests, to oppose Proposal 1. The profound change that Michigan so desperately needs cannot happen and won’t happen unless Proposal 1 is passed."
Area voters to weigh in on November 2 ballot questions, Spinal Column, October 20, 2010. 'Gov. Granholm's office released a statement saying: "Gov. Granholm believes the state of Michigan is dramatically different than it was in 1961, and we need a foundation document that reflects the 21st century. Having a constitutional convention would help set the stage for a streamlined government that moves Michigan forward in a comprehensive way.'"
Our View: Vote ‘no’ on state’s two ballot proposals, Daily Telegram, Oct. 21, 2010.
Editorial: "Yes" on both Michigan proposals, Traverse City Record-Eagle. October 26, 2010
Alwood, Christine, GUEST COLUMN: What would constitutional convention mean?, Morning Sun, October 30, 2010.
Editorial: Endorsement: Proposal 1: Time is right for a Constitutional Convention in Michigan, Bay City Times (now MLive), Oct. 31, 2010. "We don't give much credence to the fearmongers who argue against a Con-Con. They say it would cost $45 million (doubtful, when a lot of work and meetings can be done on the Internet), that the state's business would grind to a halt over the uncertainty of a new constitution (Michiganders are made of stronger stock than that weak-kneed scenario), that special interests would take over the process (then get involved, and make sure everyone has a seat at the Con-Con table)."
News: 2010 Cycle (Radio & TV)
Oct. 21, 2010. The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies presents, former mayor of Grand Rapids John Logie and Michigan Chamber of Commerce Bob LaBrant debate a constitutional convention Michigan.v=cH9_g6Wy-nw
Oct. 26, 2010: Jason Rzucidlo reports from inside the Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills for the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) 2010 Election Forum on candidates and issues. He will discuss Michigan’s Proposal One — whether or not to hold a Michigan Constitutional Convention to draft a general revision of the state constitution. The last time Michigan held a constitutional convention was back in 1963. However, it may cost up to $45 million to hold the special elections necessary and the convention itself.
Polls
Glengariff Group, Inc. September 2026 Survey. See question #18, page (click on image to expand it):
Booth-Singleton, DeJanay, Michigan voters oppose constitutional convention by nearly 2 to 1, new poll shows, CBS News, Oct. 9, 2026.
51% of voters surveyed did not support Proposal 1; 26% were in favor,. The status of the other 23% wasn't stated in the news article. The actual poll wasn't publicly provided.
Opinion
Lennox, Dennis, Why Lansing opposes a constitutional convention, Traverse City Record-Eagle, Oct. 16, 2026.
Barbour, Kimberly, Should Michigan rewrite its constitution?, Holland Sentinel, Oct. 14, 2026. Note: This is this author's second commentary on this subject in the SAME publication.
Finley, Nolan, Proposal 1 on Michigan ballot is a con job, Detroit News, Oct. 11, 2026.
Editorial, A new Constitutional Convention could go badly. Very badly, Detroit Free Press, Oct. 8, 2026. The original version of this editorial was published on Oct. 5, 2026. Also published in Belleville News-Democrat, Oct. 7, 2026.
Lennox, Dennis, Why Michigan needs a constitutional convention, Times Herald, Oct. 6, 2026.
Snider, J.H., Why the ‘uncertainty’ argument against a Michigan constitutional convention falls flat, Midland Daily News, Sept. 25, 2026.
Editorial: Vote 'no' on Prop 1 to rewrite Michigan's constitution, Detroit News, Sept. 20, 2026. Also published by the USA Today Network, Sept. 20, 2026; Bellesview News-Democrat, Sept. 20, 2026. Note: J.H. Snider commented in the comments section: "The argument is historically indefensible and mirrors the talking points promoted by Protect MI From Special Interests without critical examination. It typifies commentary that overlooks the extensive academic research on state constitutional conventions. These shortcomings are an unfortunate byproduct of corporate media consolidation in Michigan, including by the parent company of The Detroit News, which has diminished the presence of independent, analytically grounded journalism."
Lennox, Dennis, Forget el Sayed — Michigan’s most important vote isn’t for Senate, Washington Examiner, , Sept. 18, 2026.
Lennox, Dennis, Why Lansing’s swamp fear ‘yes’ on Proposal 1, Alpena News, Sept. 17, 2026.
Baker, Rick, and Ryan Bennett, Michigan doesn’t need to rewrite its constitution. It needs to get back to work, Detroit News, Sept. 14, 2026.
Snider, J.H., The ‘reverse accusation’ behind the campaign against a constitutional convention, Detroit News, Sept. 10, 2026
Lennox, Dennis, Proposal 1 is a chance to stop managing decline, Midland Daily News, August 21, 2026.*
Gill, Katherine, MSU professor says Michigan voters will decide whether to open ‘Pandora’s box’ this November, The "Gander, August 14, 2026. Note: While this article wasn't labeled an opinion piece, it is so obviously slanted against calling a convention that it is placed here.
Barbour, Kimberly, Michigan Constitutional Convention vote brings serious risks, Holland Sentinel, August 12, 2026. Also published in the Monroe News, August 11, 2026.
Bitely, Andrea, The wrath of con-con: Michigan should keep its constitution, Holland Sentinel, August 11, 2026. Note: The author describes the convention process without mentioning that a convention can only propose amendments, which the voters must then ratify if they are to become law.
Yeargain, Quinn, How state constitutions became the battleground for American rights and liberties – on both the left and right, CTPost, August 11, 2026. Also published in The Conversation, August 11, 2026 and Michigan Advance, August 16, 2026. Note: Michigan State faculty belong to a union affiliated with the Michigan Education Association, which is strongly opposed to calling a convention.
Henkel, Lucas, A ‘con-con’ could rewrite Michigan’s state constitution—here’s what you need to know, The 'Gander, August 11, 2026. Note: While this article wasn't labeled an opinion piece, it is so obviously slanted against calling a convention that it is placed here.
Krohn, Sonja, Jocelyn Benson, John James and Rashida Tlaib agree on 1 thing, Detroit Free Press, July 17, 2026,
Melinn, Kyle, A constitutional convention isn’t out of the question, Lansing City Pulse, June 23, 2026.
Lessenberry, Jack, Lessenberry: Mich. constitution revision — trust the people, The Blade, May 14, 2026.
Snider, J.H., Why political elites fear a Michigan constitutional convention, Bridge Michigan, April 27, 2026.
Fisk, Mark, ‘No’ to a Constitutional Convention keeps special interests from taking our freedoms, rights, Michigan Advance, March 8, 2026. Facebook here. Note: Contrary to Michigan Advance's ethical guidelines, Fisk did not disclose to Michigan Advance his five figure monthly retainer from the "No" Coalition opposing a convention call. Eleven days after this commentary was published the "No" Coalition publicy announced itself--using Fisk's messaging. Fisk's firm is paid to develop and promote such messaging. On Sept. 2, 2026, Michigan Advance disclosed Fisk's paid role in the "No" Coalition.
Watkins, Tom, A chance to reclaim your state government, Michigan Advance, Feb. 26, 2026.*
Hartsough, Denise, and Lynne Kochmanski, Opinion: This November, say no to Proposal 1, Detroit News, Jan. 28, 2026. Note: The authors are the co-presidents of the League of Women Voters of Michigan.
Lennox, Dennis, Michigan, it's time for a constitutional convention, The Detroit News, Nov. 24, 2025.*
Timmer, Jeff, Think budget stalemate is scary? Approving a ‘con-con’ in 2026 would be worse, Bridge Michigan, Oct. 2, 2025.
Lindstrom, John, This is the most important measure in Michigan's 2026 midterms. Vote like it, The Detroit Free Press, June 7, 2025.