Michigan


US States

Michigan

Not Aligned

2Out of 9

Alignment: Michigan is broadly progressive-aligned, with most policy areas trending against conservative priorities.

Rating Criteria

Criterion Michigan Position Score
Governor & Legislature Democrat governor (Whitmer); Democrat-controlled legislature -2
Abortion Proposal 3 constitutional protection 2022 -2
Gun Rights Red flag law; safe storage; expanded checks 2023 -1
School Choice No universal school choice -1
Border / Immigration Mixed; some sanctuary policies -1
Taxes Flat 4.25% income tax 0
Election Integrity Proposal 2 expanded mail/early voting -1
Religious Liberty Mixed record 0
Health Freedom No statutory protection 0

Sources

Heritage Foundation: State PolicyHeritage Action ScorecardBallotpediaNCSL State LegislaturesDaily WireReutersAP News

Final score: 2/9 Not Aligned. Raw criterion score: -8 (of ±12 possible), scaled to the 1–9 rating system.