Proposal 2 Overview

Michigan voters decide in November midterms whether to block utility and government contractor political donations.

Proposal 2 Restrictions

Proposal 2 would restrict direct and indirect campaign contributions from regulated utilities, contractors earning over $250,000 annually, and those with substantial connections to them.

Proposal 2 Scope

The ban applies to contributions made to candidates or officials holding offices that affect the utilities or contractors.

Proposal 2 Expansion

Proposal 2 expands campaign finance laws to require disclosure of donor information for political communications, including internet political communications.

Proposal 2 Supporters

Over half a million Michiganders signed a petition to put Proposal 2 on the ballot to end the corrupt pay-to-play system.

“It’s past time we end the corrupt pay-to-play system that dominates our state politics and make sure it’s our voices that are heard, not the voices of big corporations bankrolling our politicians.”

Proposal 2 Opponents

Protect MI Free Speech claims Proposal 2 bans everyday Michigan residents from supporting candidates due to family or contractual relationships.

Utility PAC Spending

DTE and Consumers Energy PACs spent less in Q2 2026 than in previous midterm cycles.

DTE PAC Spending

DTE’s PAC spent nearly $154,000 in Q2 2026, down from $204,000 in Q2 2022.

Utility PAC Criticism

DTE and Consumers Energy face criticism for over $250,000 in contributions to legislators on energy policy committees.