Progress Michigan

ALT Photo of the Michigan State Capitol dome under a cloudy sky, with autumn trees in front. Text: New Poll: Michiganders Oppose Con-Con. Our polling with Public Policy Polling shows a majority of Michiganders oppose a Constitutional Convention, and 56 percent oppose it once they learn what’s at risk. Progress Michigan logo.

ALT Poll question: Every 16 years, Michigan voters are asked whether to hold a Constitutional Convention to consider rewriting the state constitution. Would you support or oppose holding one? Bar chart: overall, 51% oppose (38% strongly), 31% support and 18% are not sure. Opposition leads among women, men, Democrats, Republicans, Independents and white voters. African American voters support it 68% to 17%. Margin of error ±3.9%, sample of 630.

ALT Poll question: If a Constitutional Convention were held, voter-approved ballot measures like expanding voting rights and legalizing abortion could be reversed. Having heard this, would you support or oppose holding one? Bar chart: overall, 56% oppose (44% strongly), 31% support and 14% are not sure. Opposition leads among women, men, Democrats, Republicans, Independents and white voters. African American voters support it 51% to 28%. Margin of error ±3.9%, sample of 630.

ALT Quote from Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan: “Michiganders are against a Con-Con because we’ve already had success making constitutional changes through citizen-led ballot measures. ... Opening the entire constitution to revision would allow for special interests to strip away the rights that Michiganders already fought hard to enjoy. We cannot take that risk.”

ALT Photo of a surveillance camera mounted on a pole beneath a solar panel. Text: New Poll: Majority of Michiganders Oppose Flock Cameras. Our polling with Public Policy Polling shows 65 percent of Michiganders oppose Flock Safety cameras in their community, and 83 percent are concerned about tech-based surveillance.

ALT Poll chart. Question: Reporting has shown Flock cameras used by police as license plate scanners can be used for discriminatory searches, violating privacy. Do you support or oppose Flock cameras in your community? 65% oppose (49% strongly) and 29% support. Majorities oppose among Democrats (73%), Independents (68%), women (65%), men (65%) and white voters (66%). Republicans: 50% oppose, 37% support. 630 Michigan voters, Oct. 16-17, 2026, ±3.9%.

ALT Poll chart. Question: In general, how concerned are you about new forms of technology-based surveillance? 83% of Michigan voters are concerned: 49% very, 34% somewhat, 13% not concerned at all, 4% not sure. Concern is high across groups: Democrats 93%, African American voters 90%, Independents 88%, women 83%, men 83%, white voters 81%, Republicans 64%. 630 Michigan voters, Oct. 16-17, 2026, ±3.9%.

ALT Quote from Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan: “Michiganders have the right to know when government agencies are obtaining information on them and how they are using it. We have repeatedly seen how Flock cameras exploit individuals’ privacy and are used in conjunction with ICE to further wreak havoc on communities across Michigan. … Flock cameras go too far for a majority of voters.”

ALT Progress Michigan graphic over a data center photo. Headline: "NEW POLL: Data Centers and Officials Who Profit Off Them Are Unpopular." 72% of Michiganders support a data center moratorium in their community. 58% say energy costs or water problems are their top concern. 63% would be less likely to vote for a candidate who could profit from data centers. Bar charts show each result. Poll by Progress Michigan/Public Policy Polling, Oct. 16–17, 2026, 630 voters, ±3.9% margin of error.

ALT Darkened black-and-white photo of scattered VOTE buttons. White text reads: Vote in Michigan’s General Election by Tuesday, November 3. The date is light blue.

ALT Darkened photo of VOTE buttons. Large text: Election Protection Hotline. A light blue box reads (866) OUR-VOTE. Below, a hand holds up an old-style phone handset over a light blue starburst. An arrow points to text: Report any sightings of ICE near voting locations to the hotline. Bottom left: Election Protection Program logo with an outline of Michigan.

ALT Screenshot of ACLU of Michigan text. Michiganders have a fundamental right to vote: Proposal 2 of 2022 reaffirmed it and protects it from anything that unduly burdens it, going further than federal law. You have the right to vote free from intimidation. Intimidating voters is illegal and a federal crime, including for officials. Sending ICE, other federal officials, the military or National Guard to interfere with elections is illegal. Armed federal agents are banned at the polls.

ALT Screenshot of ACLU of Michigan text: What if I’m arrested while trying to vote? You can stay silent and ask for a lawyer, whatever your citizenship or immigration status. Say: I want to remain silent, and I want to speak with a lawyer. Calls to anyone but your lawyer may be recorded. Problems voting? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE. Poll watchers and challengers can’t talk to voters. Naturalized citizens don’t have to carry proof of status but may bring a copy.

ALT Two notes on black. First: Law enforcement encounters can be stressful and scary, so put your safety first. The Constitution limits how any agency can treat you. Second: No matter what uniform they wear, federal agents are bound by the Constitution, including our right to vote and to due process. Light blue text: aclumich.org/know-your-rights, MichiganVoices.Substack.com x ACLU of Michigan

ALT Darkened black-and-white photo of scattered VOTE buttons. Large white text reads: Know Your Rights: Polls Edition. The words Polls Edition are light blue. A white box below reads: aclumich.org/know-your-rights

ALT White text on black: The freedom for every eligible voter to cast their ballot is the foundation of our democracy. Voting is how we help shape our country, state, and community. As threats to our voting rights on the state and federal level persist, it’s important to plan ahead and learn about your rights when voting. Light blue box: Swipe to learn more or go to aclumich.org/know-your-rights

ALT Screenshot of ACLU of Michigan text. Michiganders have a fundamental right to vote: Proposal 2 of 2022 reaffirmed it and protects it from anything that unduly burdens it, going further than federal law. You have the right to vote free from intimidation. Intimidating voters is illegal and a federal crime, including for officials. Sending ICE, other federal officials, the military or National Guard to interfere with elections is illegal. Armed federal agents are banned at the polls.