By Brandon Hall
(Email him at WestMIPolitics@Gmail.com)
In 2018, Democrats capitalized on a popular marijuana ballot measure to win Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General---among other races.
In 2022, Democrats held onto those offices, AND completely took over the legislature---in large part due to an abortion ballot measure.
Now, in 2026, the Dems have another dirty trick up their sleeve: gay marriage.
Inspired by legislation introduced by State Rep. Josh Schriver and a few others asking the US Supreme Court to overturn its ruling legalizing gay marriage, Lansing Dems are gearing up for a major ballot measure that would overturn Michigan's 2004 gay marriage ban.
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| State Rep. Josh Schriver |
The proposal reportedly has millions in commitments already lined up.
Though the measure banning gay marriage passed in 2004 with 59-41%, voter attitudes have drastically changed.
According to recent polls from Gallup, PRRI, and others, between 68% and 72% of Michigan voters support gay marriage---an overwhelming super majority.
A gay marriage ballot measure will increase turnout in a statistically significant way, not only helping Dems running for Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General, it would also help them win swing seats in the State House and State Senate, letting them take back the legislature. We saw what a TOTAL disaster full Democrat control was in 2022 and 2023, we can't go back to that---the stakes are TOO high.
Republicans would also say goodbye to Tom Barrett's US House seat, and the open House seat created by John James running for Governor.
Mr. Speaker: call their bluff, end this BS, and put a gay marriage Constitutional amendment up for a vote in the House.
Every Dem will vote for it, and many Republicans will as well.
It will pass, and then the pressure will be on Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks and the Senate Dems. They will have no choice but to pass it, or infuriate (and cause irreparable harm with) their base.
If Republicans allow the Dems to set the table for 2026, don't be surprised when we end up starving with nothing to eat on election night---stuck with nearly another DECADE of Democrat rule.
Republican candidates and their hard working supporters---as well as Michiganders of all political stripes---deserve much better than an election dominated and decided by a settled issue like gay marriage.
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Brandon Hall is a lifelong political nerd from Grand Haven, and is the Managing Editor of West Michigan Politics.
>>>Email him at WestMIPolitics@Gmail.com
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