Guy Gordon sits down with Eric Lupher, president of the Citizens Research Council, in the first of multiple podcasts exploring the Research Council’s series of papers on Michigan’s upcoming ballot question asking voters whether to hold a constitutional convention. The Research Council takes no position on whether to call a constitutional convention.
They start by examining the first released paper, “General Revision of the Michigan Constitution,” which describes the process for convening a convention, reviews the history of past votes on the question, discusses the possibility of a complete revision of the constitution, explains the nature and purpose of a constitution, and outlines the elements of the current 1963 Michigan Constitution.
They discuss the widespread use of the amendment process, which has gradually changed the constitution, and consider what could happen if voters approve Proposal 2026-01, calling for a constitutional convention—a move not made since 1961.
Guy asks Eric about the most compelling reasons for voters to vote “yes” or “no.” Listen in for the answers here.
