List of Michigan local ballot measures
This page provides an overview of local ballot measure elections in Michigan.
In 2026, Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures that appear on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California and Virginia. In Michigan, this includes Detroit and Lansing. Ballotpedia is also covering electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, outside of the largest cities.
Click here to access a list of statewide ballot measures in Michigan.
Lists of local ballot measures
By year
Select a year below to view a list of local ballot measures in Michigan that were covered by Ballotpedia that year.
By county
Select a county below to see a list of local ballot measures covered by Ballotpedia in that county.
Laws governing local ballot measures
Laws governing local ballot measures in Michigan
- In Michigan, the initiative process is available in:
- Two charter counties which have a mandated initiative process.
- 46 Home-rule villages which have a mandated initiative process.
- 277 charter cities which have a mandated initiative process for charter amendments. Cities may also adopt initiative for ordinances in their charter, and many have done so.
See also