VAAC is partnering with Voters Not Politicians as part of the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics (MMOP) campaign.
MMOP is a grassroots effort focused on reducing the influence of corporate money in Michigan elections and addressing pay-to-play politics, where financial contributions can shape political decisions.
The proposal would:
- Ban regulated utilities from making political contributions
- Ban corporations with large state or local government contracts from contributing to political campaigns
- Close loopholes that allow undisclosed political spending (“dark money”)
This campaign is working to place the proposal on the November 2026 ballot so voters can decide directly.
Right now, the focus is on collecting the signatures required to get there. The campaign needs to gather hundreds of thousands of valid signatures from voters across Michigan.
Why this matters
When large corporations and major contractors can financially influence elections, it impacts whose voices are heard and whose priorities move forward.
This campaign is one way people can take action to shift that, by putting the question directly in front of voters.
What you can do
There are several ways to get involved:
- Sign the petition
Request a petition or find a location near you to add your name - Circulate the petition
Volunteer to collect signatures in your community - Join a local effort
Connect with others already organizing and collecting signatures
This is happening statewide, and participation at this stage is what determines whether this issue reaches the ballot.
Getting involved in efforts like this is one way to take part in shaping what appears on the ballot and how decisions are made in Michigan. This is exactly what we mean when we talk about building civic power.
If you want to sign, help circulate, or get connected, reach out to VAAC at contact@votingaccessforall.org and put <MMOP> in the subject line to get started.
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