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The Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2018 Election Guide

October 29, 2018

With several key state elections approaching, take time to inform yourself on the policies and candidates that will continue Michigan’s reinvention.

The Detroit Regional Chamber supports pro-economic development candidates who align with the Chamber’s public policy priorities. View the Chamber PAC’s endorsements for a full list of candidates the Chamber PAC is supporting in 2018.

Why the Chamber Supports Proposal 3

In this year’s primary election, only 27 percent of eligible voters in Michigan took to the polls. Promote the Vote, or Proposal 3, would remove barriers many Michiganders face when trying to vote. The proposal aims to increase the number of registered voters in the state to accurately represent the population and ensure the ballot remains diverse.

Proposal 3 would:

Protect the right to vote a secret ballot
Ensure military service members and overseas voters can obtain ballots
Provide Michigan residents with the option to vote straight party
Automatically register citizens to vote at the Secretary of State’s office unless an individual declines
Allow a citizen to register to vote anytime with proof of residency
Provide all registered voters access to an absentee ballot for any reason
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of elections by auditing election results

Thirty-seven states implemented one or more elements of the proposal. Learn more.

In the News

The Chamber prides itself on endorsing bipartisan, pro-business candidates and proposals. Read state and local news stories below.