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Michigan voters face three major ballot decisions this November that could reshape the state’s politics and governance. One proposal seeks to ban big contractors—those with state contracts over $250K—from donating to the officials who award them those contracts, aiming to eliminate “pay-to-play” influence. Another would require strict voter verification, including citizenship proof via documents like birth certificates or Social Security cards, photo ID, and a 45-day window to provide missing proof. The third asks whether Michigan should hold a constitutional convention every 16 years to overhaul its foundational governing document. All three are statewide, with the campaign finance reform measure already certified and the citizenship verification proposal awaiting final approval. These issues—campaign finance, voter eligibility, and constitutional reform—are pivotal in determining Michigan’s future direction.

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