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ALT Photo of a man wrapped in a thick white knit blanket, holding a mug and grimacing as if cold. Text: “New Poll: Michiganders Feeling Left in the Cold for Energy Costs. Recent polling shows more than three quarters of Michiganders are concerned about increased energy costs impacting their ability to pay winter heating bills.” Progress Michigan logo.
ALT Stacked bar chart of Michigan voters’ concern about energy costs affecting their ability to afford winter heating bills. Overall: 49% very concerned, 28% somewhat, 22% not at all, 1% not sure. Very concerned: African American voters 80%, Democrats 64%, women 53%, White voters 45%, men and independents 44%, Republicans 35%. Survey of 630 Michigan voters, Oct. 16-17, 2026, +/- 3.9% margin of error.
ALT Quote graphic. Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan: “Michigan families are already under financial strain... To make matters worse, Consumers Energy’s latest natural gas rate hike is set to take effect November 1, raising rates 4.3 percent. With winter right around the corner, Michiganders are worried about how they will pay to heat their homes when cold weather hits.”
ALT Infographic over a barn and hay bales: “NEW POLL: When Farmers Feel Pinched, Everyone Else Does, Too.” 87% of Michiganders are at least somewhat concerned about issues affecting farmers (52% very). 95% say higher farm costs will impact them at least somewhat (59% a lot). 41% say high diesel and fertilizer prices from the war in Iran are the biggest factor driving up grocery costs; 24% say tariffs. Progress Michigan/Public Policy Polling, Oct. 16-17, 630 respondents, ±3.9% margin of error.
ALT Voters stand in line while others fill out ballots in booths marked “VOTE” in front of an American flag. Text reads: New Poll: Federal Law Enforcement at Polls Concerning for More Than Half of Michiganders. With Michigan’s midterm election just days away, Michiganders deserve to feel assured that federal authorities will not sabotage the election process. Progress Michigan logo.
ALT Bar chart of Michigan voters’ concern about federal law enforcement stopping voters, stopping ballot counting, or seizing ballots or equipment. Overall: 38% very concerned, 18% somewhat, 42% not at all, 2% not sure. Democrats: 65% very concerned. Republicans: 8% very, 78% not at all. Independents: 34% very. African American voters: 75% very. Survey of 630 voters, Oct. 16-17, 2026, ±3.9% margin of error.
ALT Quote graphic. Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, says Michigan voters need to feel confident in their right to vote in free and fair elections and trust that no one will interfere with results. He says the Trump administration and election deniers keep touting conspiracy theories that have been repeatedly debunked, and Michigan has some of the most secure and accessible voting systems in the country.
ALT Progress Michigan logo. Text reads: If you experience intimidation at the polls, report it to (866) OUR-VOTE. Michigan has some of the most secure and accessible voting systems in the country. Every eligible voter should be able to cast their ballot without fear.
ALT Graphic headlined “New Poll: Michiganders Want Better Data Center Regulation.” It shows that 80% say it’s very or somewhat important for lawmakers to do more to regulate data center growth, and 76% are at least somewhat concerned AI could reduce good-paying jobs. Each stat has a bar chart of the full results. Poll by Progress Michigan with Public Policy Polling, 961 Michiganders, ±3.2% margin of error.)
ALT Hands holding hundred dollar bills with quote saying a Con-Con would let billionaires and corporations change Michigan’s constitution.
ALT Worried woman on phone; poll says 9 in 10 Michiganders want Big Tech to do more to stop online scam ads and fraud.
ALT Survey bars: majority strongly support requiring tech companies to prevent scam ads—overall 73% (support range by group 61%–83%).
ALT Tech companies must stop online scams and take responsibility; Meta made ~$16B from scam ads — Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan
ALT Photo of a gray-haired man with a beard and glasses resting his forehead on his hand while looking down at papers, appearing stressed. Text on a blue gradient reads “New Poll: Michiganders are very concerned about the cost of health insurance.”
ALT Stacked bar chart of poll results on the most concerning healthcare issue. Overall: cost of health insurance 46%, out-of-pocket medical costs 26%, loss of coverage 13%, prescription drug costs 7%, not sure 8%. Insurance cost ranks first across every group shown, including Democrats and African American respondents (56% each). Margin of error is 3.2% with a sample of 961.
ALT Progress Michigan quote graphic with a red paperclip on a blue background. Text reads: “This is further proof that we need a single-payer universal health care system, where insurance costs don’t constantly increase and leave families struggling. In the short term, lawmakers must act to help Michigan families afford the healthcare they need.” Attributed to Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan.
ALT Purple background showing steps to track your ballot at MI.gov/vote; Steps include going to mi.gov/vote, click on "Your voter information.", Type in your name, birthday, and zipcode, and then you should be able to track your ballot!; smiling woman on phone
ALT Graphic: Nov. 3 General Election important dates. Oct. 19: last day to register online or by mail; after that, register in person at your city or township clerk’s office. Oct. 20: last day we recommend mailing your ballot. Oct. 24 to Nov. 1: statewide early voting. Nov. 2, 4 p.m.: deadline to vote in person with an absentee ballot at your city or township clerk’s office. Nov. 3: Election Day, polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Military and overseas ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3.
ALT Michigan State Capitol dome with headline: New Poll: Michiganders Oppose Con-Con; Progress Michigan poll summary and logo.
ALT Stacked bar chart of Michigan voters’ views on holding a Constitutional Convention. Overall, 38% support, 44% oppose, and 18% are not sure. Republicans and men lean toward support, while Democrats are most opposed at 40% strongly.
ALT Stacked bar chart of Michigan voters’ views on a Constitutional Convention after hearing that voting rights and abortion measures could be reversed. Overall support falls to 32% and opposition rises to 52%. Democrats are 51% strongly opposed, while Republicans are 47% in support.
ALT Stacked bar chart of Michigan voters’ views on a Constitutional Convention after hearing that voting rights and abortion measures could be reversed. Overall support falls to 32% and opposition rises to 52%. Democrats are 51% strongly opposed, while Republicans are 47% in support.