Protect MI Constitution from Special Interests forms committee to urge NO vote on Proposal 1 in 2026

Group will highlight risk to opening state’s constitution to rewrite by radical and extreme special interest groups  

LANSING, Mich. – Protect MI Constitution from Special Interests (PMCFSI) announced today it has filed paperwork to form a ballot question committee to advocate for a no vote on Proposal 1 on next fall’s ballot to protect the Michigan Constitution from extremist groups and politicians hoping to advance a narrow agenda. 

Every 16 years, the Michigan Constitution automatically places the first question on the ballot in the general election, asking voters whether to hold a Constitutional Convention (Con-Con). The Con-Con proposal will be the first item on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot.  

PMCFSI is urging Michiganders to vote NO. If voters approve a Con-Con, delegates can make sweeping changes to the state constitution, opening the door for Lansing politicians and special interests to write their own rules and enact extremist agendas without any accountability or oversight from voters.  

“Voting no on Proposal 1 protects Michiganders from tax hikes and ensures politicians don’t get to draw the maps of their own districts​, among other things,” said Jeff Timmer, former executive director of the Michigan Republican Party. "​Voters have already spoken on these and other important changes over the decades. We can't allow extreme special interest groups to get their hands on our constitution. Michigan’s Constitution already has an effective, proven and fair process to make changes and it shouldn’t be upended by a ​partisan ​Con-Con​, especially in this ​highly divisive​ political moment​.”  

A Con-Con would cost tens of millions of taxpayer dollars, taking away money from efforts and programs that solve real problems for everyday Michiganders. Historically, voters have said no by huge margins every time a Con-Con proposal has come to a vote. 

“The Michigan Constitution has served us well for over 60 years, and it works,” said Dianne Byrum, founding partner of Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications and former Michigan House Democratic leader. “Many citizens and organizations realize the dangers of a Con-Con and they are joining our effort to advocate for a no vote on Proposal 1. Together, we will stand up to efforts by wealthy ​partisan ​donors and special interest groups to rewrite Michigan’s Constitution to promote their extreme agendas.”  

Over the coming weeks and months, Protect MI Constitution from Special Interests will be highlighting its growing supporter network. To join the list of supporters and find ways to help, visit protectmiconstitution.com to learn more.  

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