2010 Michigan Proposal 1

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Proposal 1
Proposal to convene a constitutional convention for the purpose of drafting a general revision of the State Constitution.
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 983,019 33.40%
No 1,960,573 66.60%
Valid votes 2,943,592 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 2,943,592 100.00%

County results
No
  70–80%
  60–70%

2010 Michigan Proposal 1 was an automatic ballot referral in the state of Michigan which was voted on in the 2010 Michigan elections. It was intended to call for a constitutional convention to review and edit the state constitution. It was voted on on November 2, 2010 and failed.[1] Supporters of the proposal included the Jackson Citizen Patriot,[2] the Bay City Times,[3] the Traverse City Record-Eagle,[4] the Blade and the Oakland Press. Opponents of the proposal included The Holland Sentinel, The Detroit News and The Daily Telegram.[1]

Result[edit]

Result Votes Percentage
Yes 983,019 33.40
No 1,960,573 66.60[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Michigan Proposal 10-01, Constitutional Convention Question (2010)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  2. ^ staff, MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot (2010-10-15). "Endorsement: Yes on Proposal 1". mlive. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  3. ^ Times, Editorial Board | The Bay City (2010-10-31). "Endorsement: Proposal 1: Time is right for a Constitutional Convention in Michigan". mlive. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  4. ^ "'Yes' on both Michigan proposals". Traverse City Record-Eagle. 2010-10-26. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  5. ^ "2010 Michigan Official General Election Results - 11/02/2010". mielections.us. Retrieved 2023-11-12.