Michigan voters weigh proposal to convene constitutional convention in 2027

Michigan voters will decide on Proposal 1 on the November 2026 ballot, which would trigger a constitutional convention in 2027. The ballot question reads: '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?'

If voters approve, 148 delegates would be elected to amend the 12 articles of the Constitution, and any new proposed constitution would be submitted to voters for ratification. A majority vote would trigger the Legislature to convene the convention; no separate enabling statute is required.

The proposal is an automatic 16‑year question under Article XII, Section 3 of the Michigan Constitution, and voters have rejected the question in every 16‑year cycle since 1978. A WDIV/Detroit News poll conducted between Aug. 31 and Sept. 3, 2026, shows nearly half of Michigan voters support revising the state constitution.

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