2008 Michigan Proposal 2

Proposal 2
A proposal to amend the state constitution to address human embryo and human embryonic stem cell research in Michigan.
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 2,521,026 52.61%
No 2,271,083 47.39%
Valid votes 4,792,109 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 4,792,109 100.00%

County Results

Michigan Proposal 08-2 was a proposal to amend the Michigan Constitution to remove restrictions on stem cell research in Michigan while maintaining the ban on human cloning. Opponents argued that it would raise taxes. The proposal was passed on November 4, 2008, by voters by a 53–47% margin.