Proposal 2026-2: A proposed initiated law to prohibit campaign contributions from certain regulated utilities and government contractors and apply campaign finance laws and regulations to additional types of political communications
Michigan · initiated law · on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The ballot wording, in the state’s own words, each read the same way for rhetorical techniques. We don’t recommend a vote.
On the ballot
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A proposed initiated law to prohibit campaign contributions from certain regulated utilities and government contractors and apply campaign finance laws and regulations to additional types of political communications The proposal would:
• Prohibit regulated electric and gas utilities, contractors with over $250,000 annually in government contracts, and people and organizations with substantial connections to these utilities/contractors from making direct or indirect campaign contributions to those who run for or hold offices that impact them.
• Expand laws regulating spending on political communications, including those requiring disclosing donor information, to apply to communications clearly identifying candidates or ballot questions, even if they do not expressly advocate voting for/against them.
• Expressly apply the law requiring disclosure of who paid for political communications to internet political communications. Should this proposal be adopted?
From michigan.gov. Checked 2026-10-20. Confirm with your official ballot (sample-ballot lookup).
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Who’s behind it
Party positions: Michigan Democratic Party: No position published · Michigan Republican Party: No position published
Committees registered to support or oppose Proposal 2026-2, and what they reported to Michigan Transparency Network (MiTN) campaign finance, Michigan Department of State (mi-boe.entellitrak.com): Committee Search, filed statements/schedules, and the Campaign Finance Reporting bulk export. Checked 2026-10-21.
Before comparing the sides: each committee’s figures come from its own latest report, so they can cover different dates. Some committees work on more than one measure or other campaigns, and their totals include all of it. A side with no registered committee can still have supporters. How much a side raised says nothing about whether the measure is a good idea.
Supporting
Michiganders for Money Out of Politics Ballot Committee
Ballot measure committee
Raised $8,987,987 · spent $7,305,741 · as reported through Jul 20, 2026
Largest contributors as filed:
- All Hands on Deck Network Inc · $3,155,000
501(c)(4) nonprofit - Pro-Democracy Campaign · $750,000
501(c)(4) nonprofit - Sixteen Thirty Fund · $700,000
501(c)(4) nonprofit - Michigan United Action · $517,120
Other - Michigan United · $491,652 (including $60,000 in loans)
Other
RANK MI VOTE BALLOT QUESTION COMMITTEE
Ballot measure committee
“Rank MI Vote Ballot Question Committee is legally organized to directly advocate for ballot questions in Michigan.” — its website
Raised $194,107 · spent $283,390 · as reported through Jul 20, 2026
Largest contributors as filed:
- Landy, Kami · $21,581 · individual
- Green, Jordan · $3,265 · individual
- Wicks, Marie · $3,000 · individual
- Potts, Charissa · $2,500 · individual
- Landy, Faelin · $2,380 · individual
Michigan Working Families Ballot Measure Committee
Ballot measure committee, sponsored by Michigan Working Families (from the registered committee name)
Registered; no financial report filed yet.
Opposing
Protect MI Free Speech
Ballot measure committee
Raised $834,000 · spent $810,278 · as reported through Oct 20, 2026
Largest contributors as filed:
- MITA, Inc · $125,000
Trade or professional association - Michigan Citizens for Better Health · $120,000
501(c)(4) nonprofit - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan · $115,000
Company - CMS Energy Corporation · $115,000
Company · federal PAC contributions, 2025–26: $39,000 to Democratic and $66,000 to Republican candidates and party committees (FEC) - Michigan Energy First · $100,000
501(c)(4) nonprofit
GRAND RAPIDS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BALLOT COMMITTEE
Ballot measure committee, sponsored by Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce (from the registered committee name)
“The Grand Rapids Chamber is the voice of the West Michigan business community and the premier business membership organization in the region.” — its sponsor’s website
Raised $28,475 · spent $22,834 · as reported through Oct 18, 2026
Largest contributors as filed:
- Corewell Health · $200
501(c)(3) nonprofit - New Holland Brewing · $200
Company - Craig's Cruisers · $200
Company - Eastern Floral · $200
Company - ROMAN MANUFACTURING · $175
Company - Bucher Hydraulics · $175
Company
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