2010 Michigan Proposal 1 Explained

Proposal 1
Proposal to convene a constitutional convention for the purpose of drafting a general revision of the State Constitution.
Yes:	983019
No:	1960573
Total:	2943592
Map:	MI Proposal 1 2010.svg
Map Size:	300px
Mapcaption:	County results No

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.

Result

!Result!Votes!Percentage

Yes	983,019	33.40
No	1,960,573	66.60^[5]

Notes and References

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