2018 MI Governor's race: on Government Reform

Bill Schuette: Opposes ballot initative 2 (gerrymandered districts ok)

Q: Support Michigan's redistricting ballot initiative 2 to address charges of partisan gerrymandering?

Bill Schuette (R): Opposes initiative. Asked MI Supreme Court to reject for creating "a fourth branch of government."

Gretchen Whitmer (D): Yes. "Gerrymandering continues to disenfranchise voters in Michigan." Don't let partisan legislators draw political boundaries.

Q: Voting Rights: Support stricter or broader voting and registration rules?

Bill Schuette (R): Stricter. Supported end to straight-ticket voting.

Gretchen Whitmer (D): Opposes strict voter ID laws, supports straight-ticket, automatic registration, letting anyone vote absentee.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Michigan Governor race Oct 9, 2018

Bill Schuette: Oppose disclosure for who paid for political ads

Q: Campaign Finance: Require political ads to disclose largest funders? Support Citizens United decision, allowing unlimited political donations from corporations & unions?

Bill Schuette (R): Unknown on limiting campaign spending or donations. Supports candidates releasing tax returns. Backed Americans for Prosperity not disclosing donors for their political ads.

Gretchen Whitmer (D): As of 2004 supported disclosure of ad sponsors. Reverse "Citizens United on steroids legislation."

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Michigan Governor race Oct 9, 2018

Gretchen Whitmer: Opposes gerrymandering; opposes voter ID

Q: Support Michigan's redistricting ballot initiative 2 to address charges of partisan gerrymandering?

Bill Schuette (R): Opposes initiative. Asked MI Supreme Court to reject for creating "a fourth branch of government."

Gretchen Whitmer (D): Yes. "Gerrymandering continues to disenfranchise voters in Michigan." Don't let partisan legislators draw political boundaries.

Q: Voting Rights: Support stricter or broader voting and registration rules?

Bill Schuette (R): Stricter. Supported end to straight-ticket voting.

Gretchen Whitmer (D): Opposes strict voter ID laws, supports straight-ticket, automatic registration, letting anyone vote absentee.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Michigan Governor race Oct 9, 2018

Gretchen Whitmer: Disclose political donors; reverse Citizens United

Q: Require political ads to disclose largest funders? Support Citizens United decision, allowing unlimited political donations from corporations & unions?

Bill Schuette (R): Supports candidates releasing tax returns. Backed Americans for Prosperity not disclosing donors for their political ads.

Gretchen Whitmer (D): As of 2004 supported disclosure of ad sponsors. Reverse "Citizens United on steroids legislation" that lets Super PACS raise and spend unlimited amounts of money in Michigan."

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Michigan Governor race Oct 9, 2018

Bill Schuette: Terminate government pensions for those caught embezzling

As Attorney General, Bill held government officials accountable with his Public Integrity Unit by bringing 350 charges against former government officials, including the termination of taxpayer-funded pensions for 13 ex-Detroit principals who embezzled millions from schoolchildren. Source: 2018 Michigan Governor campaign website BillSchuette.com Aug 31, 2018

Bill Schuette: Wants tax returns released from all top elected officials

Bureaucrats and elected officials must work for taxpayers, not look out for themselves. Bill will bring the highest ethical standards to Lansing with his plan to require personal financial disclosure for elected officials, make our legislature part-time, mandate that top officials release their tax returns, and expand freedom of information laws to include the Governor and Lieutenant Governor's offices. Source: 2018 Michigan Governor campaign website BillSchuette.com Aug 31, 2018

Abdul El-Sayed: Fundamental right to be heard at the ballot box

Voting is an essential component of our democracy, and yet many Michiganders lack access to this fundamental right because of voter ID laws and lack of access to polling places. I want to make sure that all Michiganders have a chance for their voices to be heard at the ballot box.

Automatically register applicants with a Michigan ID to vote.
Promote no-reason absentee voting and an expansion of early voting.
Designate voting day a state holiday so working people can get to the ballot box.
Push to re-enfranchise those who are currently incarcerated.

Source: 2018 Michigan Governor campaign website AbdulForMichigan.com Mar 21, 2018

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