The MHA’s Race of the Week series provides Michigan healthcare champions with the information they need to make informed decisions ahead of the 2026 General Election. The weekly series will feature background on key races, candidates and ballot proposals, alongside MI Vote Matters materials available through the MHA Election webpage.
Proposal 1 appears on the ballot every 16 years under the Michigan Constitution and asks voters whether Michigan should hold a constitutional convention to consider a broad revision of the state’s constitution.
If the majority vote “yes” to Proposal 1, Michigan would hold elections for convention delegates. Those delegates could then propose revisions to part — or all — of the state constitution. Any proposed change would then move to be approved by Michigan voters before taking effect.
If the majority vote “no” to Proposal 1, no convention would be held and the state constitution would remain in place unless amended through existing constitutional amendment processes. The question would automatically return to the statewide ballot in 2042.
While remaining nonpartisan across candidate races, the MHA opposes Proposal 1 due to the potential uncertainty it could create around longstanding policies and protections that support Michigan’s healthcare community and the patients they serve every day.
Proposal 2 asks voters whether Michigan should prohibit campaign contributions from certain regulated utilities and large government contractors while expanding disclosure requirements for political communications and advertising.
If the majority vote “yes” to Proposal 2, campaign contributions would be restricted from certain regulated utilities and government contractors and expand political disclosure requirements.
If the majority vote “no” to Proposal 2, Michigan’s current campaign finance and political disclosure laws would remain in place.
Ballot proposals give voters the opportunity to directly weigh in on how the state is governed and how public policy is made. While Proposal 1 does not directly change healthcare policy, it could open the door to constitutional changes that affect the healthcare system and access to care, making the outcome relevant to Michigan hospitals, patients and communities.
Members with questions regarding the Race of the Week series or MI Vote Matters campaign may visit the MHA Election webpage or contact Lucy Ciaramitaro at the MHA.
Phone: (517) 703-8601
Fax: (517) 703-0628
