Citizens-only voting petition sponsors look to 2028 after initiative fails before state canvassers

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: September 10, 2026

Words: 1,331

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago


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In the wake of decisions from both the Supreme Court of the United States and the Michigan Supreme Court not to hear appeals from sponsors of a citizens-only voting ballot petition, the leaders behind the initiative are promising to come back stronger in 2028.

The effort before the court sought to overturn a decision from the Board of State Canvassers and put the measure on the November general election ballot. That effort