FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
News from Progress Michigan
May 28, 2026
Contact: Levi Teitel, levi@progressmichigan.org
New Poll: Michiganders Want Money Out of Politics
MICHIGAN – Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that an overwhelming number of Michiganders support the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics ballot initiative. Yesterday, Michiganders for Money Out of Politics turned in its signatures for this November’s election, and polling results make it clear that voters are ready to show up in support.
Polling shows that 8 in 10 Michigan voters, across party lines, support the proposal. With 82 percent support from Democrats and 76 percent support from Republicans, it is clear Michiganders are looking to rein in corporate interests in our elections. Moreover, 61 percent of voters said they would be more likely to support a candidate if they support this proposal.
“Michiganders are sick and tired of the power that wealthy corporations wield in our elections,” said Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan. “Particularly, monopoly utilities in our state have the ability to raise prices year over year while donating near-endless amounts of cash to our lawmakers who have the power to rein them in. And what do us Michiganders get in return? The answer is higher bills year after year. With high and rising costs for just about everything, Michiganders are looking for leaders to stand up to corporate greed. Candidates on both sides of the aisle should take note of these results.”
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