Elections: primary; nomination process for secretary of state and attorney general; modify, and provide for gubernatorial appointment of regents, trustees, or board of governors for universities. Amends sec. 21, art. V & sec. 5, art. VIII of the state constitution.

Summary

The proposal changes how the secretary of state and attorney general are nominated, moving from party conventions to primary elections starting in 2027. It also restructures the governing boards of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University, making them nine‑member, bipartisan bodies with eight‑year terms and new eligibility rules. These changes aim to increase voter input and reduce partisan dominance in statewide offices and university oversight.

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