In 10 weeks, Michiganders head to the polls to decide who leads the state for the next four years.
Congressman John James is taking on Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in the race for governor. But the governor’s race is not the only thing on the ballot this November.
Voters will also decide on a proposal called Money Out of Politics.
If approved, it would ban political contributions from major corporations like DTE and Consumers Energy, large government contractors, and top executives with substantial ties to those companies.
The Board of State Canvassers just approved the official ballot language, so this is now moving forward.
Supporters say it is about ending pay-to-play politics in Michigan. Opponents say it violates First Amendment free speech rights.
Local 4’s Jason Colthorp previously spoke with the co-chair of this initiative and executive director of Voters Not Politicians, Christy McGillivray, about why she says this fight is worth taking on. She says the initiative is also designed to withstand legal challenges, noting similar language has been upheld in 15 other states.
Jordyn Hermani, the political reporter with Bridge Michigan, joined Local 4 Live to break down both sides and what else to watch for November.
You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.
