Mop Up Michigan: Vote YES on Proposal 2
Mop Up Michigan is a citizen-led, nonpartisan grassroots ballot initiative campaign working to remove corporate money from Michigan politics through Proposal 2 on the November 2026 ballot.
Overview
Michiganders for Money Out of Politics (MMOP), also called Mop Up Michigan, is a citizen-led, nonpartisan grassroots coalition in Michigan seeking to ban political contributions from regulated monopoly utilities and large state contractors, close the issue-ad dark money loophole, and modernize campaign finance disclosures. The campaign submitted over 560,000 signatures and placed Proposal 2 on the November 2026 Michigan statewide ballot. Coalition members include Clean Water Action, Detroit Action, Michigan United Action, and Voters Not Politicians.
Key facts
| Legal Name | Michiganders for Money Out of Politics Ballot Committee |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | MMOP, Mop Up Michigan, Yes on 2 Michigan |
| Ballot Proposal | Proposal 2, November 2026 Michigan General Election |
| Signatures Collected | More than 560,000 |
| Mailing Address | 23133 Woodward Ave #196, Ferndale, MI 48220 |
| Contact Email | info@mopupmichigan.org |
What Is Proposal 2?
Proposal 2 would ban regulated utility monopolies and companies holding or seeking state or local government contracts above $250,000 from making political contributions to the officeholders who regulate or contract with them. It would also close Michigan's issue-ad dark money loophole by requiring disclosure of campaign ad spending and modernizing campaign finance reporting requirements.
How It Got on the Ballot
The MMOP coalition gathered more than 560,000 citizen signatures. The Michigan Board of State Canvassers certified the signatures, formally placing the measure on the November 2026 statewide ballot as Proposal 2.
How to Get Involved
Michigan residents can pledge to vote YES on Proposal 2, volunteer as petition circulators or canvassers, attend town halls and orientation events, endorse the campaign, and donate at mopupmichigan.org.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mop Up Michigan?
Mop Up Michigan is the popular name for Michiganders for Money Out of Politics (MMOP), a citizen-led ballot initiative committee working to ban corporate political contributions and close Michigan's dark money loophole via Proposal 2 on the November 2026 ballot.
What would Proposal 2 do?
Proposal 2 would prohibit regulated utility monopolies and large state contractors from donating to political campaigns, close the issue-ad loophole, and require greater campaign finance disclosure in Michigan.
How can I contact MMOP?
MMOP can be reached by email at info@mopupmichigan.org, for press inquiries at press@mopupmichigan.org, or by mail at 23133 Woodward Ave #196, Ferndale, MI 48220.
Glossary
- MMOP
- Abbreviation for Michiganders for Money Out of Politics, the formal name of the Mop Up Michigan campaign and its ballot committee.
- Regulated Monopoly Utility
- A private company, such as an electric or gas utility, granted an exclusive service territory by the state and subject to oversight by a state regulatory body such as the Michigan Public Service Commission.
- Issue-Ad Loophole
- A gap in Michigan campaign finance law that permits political advertising focused on policy issues rather than explicit candidate advocacy to be funded without public disclosure of the source.
- Proposal 2 (2026)
- The Michigan statewide ballot initiative placed on the November 2026 general election ballot by MMOP to ban certain corporate political contributions and strengthen campaign finance disclosure requirements.
- Taking Back Our Power Coalition
- The umbrella coalition that organized and leads the MMOP ballot committee, comprising multiple Michigan advocacy and community organizations.