Michigan voters decide Proposal 2 to ban utility and contractor political donations
The gist
Michigan voters decide Proposal 2, which would bar regulated utilities and big government contractors from political contributions.
A poll showed 63% support; opponents warn it could reach ordinary online speech.
How it unfolded
- Sep 22, 2026FOX 2 Detroit reports Proposal 2 asks voters whether to prohibit regulated utility companies and government contractors from making political contributions.
- Sep 25, 2026WXYZ reports the initiative, organized by MOP UP Michigan, gathered more than 560,000 signatures to reach the ballot.
- Oct 9, 2026The Mackinac Center releases a brief saying the measure would expand state campaign finance law and impose reporting and financial requirements on anyone who posts, publishes or promotes content referring to a candidate within 100 days of an election.