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2020 Michigan Proposal 2

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Proposal 2
Search Warrant for Electronic Data Amendment
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 4,472,671 88.75%
No 567,130 11.25%
Valid votes 5,039,801 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 5,039,801 100.00%

Source: Michigan Secretary of State[1]

Michigan Proposal 20-2 was a ballot initiative approved by voters in Michigan as part of the 2020 United States elections.[2]

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The proposal appeared on the ballot as follows:[2]

A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search warrant to access a person’s electronic data or electronic communications

This proposed constitutional amendment would:

  • Prohibit unreasonable searches or seizures of a person’s electronic data and electronic communications.
  • Require a search warrant to access a person’s electronic data or electronic communications, under the same conditions currently required for the government to obtain a search warrant to search a person’s house or seize a person’s things.

Results

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Proposal 2[1]
Choice Votes %
Referendum passed Yes 4,472,671 88.75
No 567,130 11.25
Total votes 5,039,801 100.00

The proposal was approved in a landslide, with around 88% of the vote.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "2020 Michigan Official General Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. November 23, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Graham, Lester. "Election 2020: Michigan voters approve Proposal 2, protecting electronic data". Michigan Radio. Retrieved November 5, 2020.