Constitutional Convention
Coverage of Constitutional Convention in the Nexus archive.
- ‘E pluribus unum’ is not a slogan. It’s a choice.
The 2026 NCSL Legislative Summit in Chicago will gather state lawmakers and staff to address political divisions and promote unity. The article highlights concerns about partisanship, distrust, and the erosion of collaborative governance, contrasting modern challenges with the nation's founding ideals of unity and compromise.
- ‘E pluribus unum’ is not a slogan. It’s a choice.
The article discusses the 2026 NCSL Legislative Summit in Chicago and reflects on 'e pluribus unum' as a guiding principle for unity amid political divisions. It highlights historical debates among U.S. founders and current challenges in partisanship, urging collaboration to address societal issues and preserve democratic values.
- Michigan could approve a constitutional convention this year. What would that mean?
Michigan voters will decide in 2026 whether to approve a constitutional convention (Proposal 1), which would trigger delegate elections in 2026. Delegates would convene in 2027 to draft a new state constitution, requiring voter approval in a subsequent election. The current Michigan Constitution, adopted in 1963, would remain in effect unless replaced.
- Michigan voters will see an option for a constitutional convention this year -- here’s what it means
Michigan voters will decide in November 2026 whether to convene a constitutional convention in 2027 to draft a general revision of the state constitution. The question appears every 16 years as mandated since 1850, with the current constitution adopted in 1963. A 2010 attempt saw 67% of voters reject the proposal.