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Every 16 years, the Michigan Constitution automatically places a question on the general election ballot asking voters whether to hold a Constitutional Convention ("Con-Con"). A Con-Con would allow delegates to make sweeping changes to our state constitution—opening the door for Lansing politicians and special interest groups to write their own rules with virtually no voter oversight.
Holding a convention would cost taxpayers nearly $80 million, diverting critical resources away from programs that address the real everyday issues facing Michiganders.
Furthermore, Michigan already has a reliable process for targeted constitutional updates: citizen-led ballot initiatives. A Con-Con poses a direct threat to that process, as delegates could roll back hard-won constitutional protections previously approved by popular vote. Historically, Michigan voters have overwhelmingly rejected a Con-Con every time it has appeared on the ballot because opening the entire constitution is far too risky.
Why Vote NO on Proposal 1?
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Massive Taxpayer Cost: Takes nearly $80 million away from vital state programs and priorities.
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Economic Instability: The process could drag on for years, creating widespread economic uncertainty.
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Civil Rights at Risk: Could eliminate the Michigan Civil Rights Commission currently enshrined in our constitution.
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Threat to Voter-Approved Initiatives: Threatens recent citizen-led protections for reproductive freedom, expanded absentee voting, and independent redistricting.
- Public School Funding: Could alter constitutional protections to allow taxpayer dollars to be redirected to private and parochial schools.
American Association of University Women of Michigan has joined a broad, bipartisan coalition of small business owners, labor unions, constitutional scholars, teachers, nurses, police officers, and firefighters to protect our state constitution. Michigan’s constitution is working—we shouldn't dismantle it.
Join us in talking to your family, friends, and neighbors about voting NO on Proposal 1 this November to keep power in the hands of the people.
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