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Michigan constitutional convention

Michigan voters in 2026 face a constitutionally mandated ballot question (every 16 years) asking whether to convene a convention of elected delegates in 2027 to draft a general revision of the state constitution. The outcome would determine whether Michigan rewrites its foundational governing document, which could have sweeping implications for state policy across all areas.

Should Michigan convene a constitutional convention in 2027 to revise the state constitution?

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Sources

Michigan Advance — https://michiganadvance.com/voter-guides/2026-michigan-primary-election
Shall a convention of elected delegates be convened in 2027 to draft a general revision of the State Constitution for presentation to the state's voters for their approval or rejection?
Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Michigan_elections,_2026
Michigan elections, 2026 — State Supreme Court, Governor, U.S. Senate, and ballot measures including constitutional convention question.
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Strongly support a convention — it's an opportunity to modernize the constitution and enshrine progressive rights.
  2. Support the convention as a democratic process for voters to refresh and improve state governance.
  3. Undecided — a convention could be beneficial but risks being captured by special interests or partisan agendas.
  4. Oppose the convention — the current constitution works well and a rewrite risks unintended consequences.
  5. Strongly oppose — a convention could be used to roll back existing rights and protections in the constitution.

State constitutional convention

Michigan voters face a 2026 ballot question on whether to convene a convention of elected delegates in 2027 to draft a general revision of the state constitution for later voter approval or rejection, raising questions about the scope of potential changes to state government.

Should Michigan call a constitutional convention to revise the state constitution?

How important is this to you?

Sources

Michigan Advance — https://michiganadvance.com/voter-guides/2026-michigan-primary-election
Shall a convention of elected delegates be convened in 2027 to draft a general revision of the State Constitution for presentation to the state’s voters for their approval or rejection?
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Yes, convene a convention with strong progressive priorities on rights, voting, and equity
  2. Yes, call a convention focused on modernizing government and expanding democratic access
  3. Yes, support a limited convention to update outdated provisions with broad public input
  4. Neutral or undecided; evaluate specific delegate rules and proposed changes first
  5. No, prefer targeted amendments over an open-ended full constitutional rewrite
  6. No, a convention risks special-interest capture and unnecessary instability
  7. No, strongly oppose any convention that could weaken traditional limits on government