MRG Michigan Poll®: Poll shows that, while voters want access to abortion, the overwhelming majority favor a regulated system that protects the health of the patient, minors, parents and taxpayers

MRG Michigan Poll®: Michigan is Not Buying into the Electric Vehicle Push LANSING, Mich. – Despite a push by the auto industry and rebates from federal and state and federal governments, electric vehicles have yet to win the hearts and minds of voters across the state. Whether it’s price, technology woes, or a mix of the two, results from MRG’s Michigan Poll® Spring 2024 show that only 5% of Michigan voters plan to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) in the next 5 years. Another 15% of voters said they are considering it. “It appears that government and the auto industry are out of sync with Michigan consumers,” said Tom Shields, Senior Advisor, MRG LLC. “The state has a long road ahead to reach Governor Whitmer’s goal of 2 million electric vehicles on the roads by 2030.” Hybrids 3X more popular than EVs Only 1% of voters reported currently owning an EV with another 6% owning a hybrid vehicle and 1% saying they own both. There appears to be a direct correlation to income as 54% are from households earning over $100,000 per year. Of the 8% of Michigan voters that own either vehicle, 41% are Democrats, 33% are Republicans, and 22% are Independents. 63% of electric or hybrid vehicle owners were male. Those most likely to own an EV or hybrid vehicle lived in the Mid-Michigan area (19%). A total of 92% of Michigan voters said that they did not own an electric vehicle nor a hybrid. Partisanship, age, and location could play a role in future EV purchases Auto dealers may want to use a voter list to target future EV buyers as only 1% of Republicans say they will definitely be purchasing an EV in the next 5 years. Another 4% said they would consider it. In contrast, 24% of Democrats said they would consider buying an EV in the next 5 years, but only 5% of Democrats said they would definitely be buying one. Oakland County voters (26%) were the most likely to consider an EV purchase in the next 5 years and voters in the UP (10%), Northern Michigan (9%) and the Bay City/Flint Area (4%) were the least likely. Twenty-three percent of 18-24 year olds said they were planning to purchase an electric vehicle over the next five years - the highest result from the age demographic. “Michigan has proven to be a tough environment for electric vehicle purchases,” said Jenell Leonard, owner of MRG, LLC. “There are a multitude of factors that influence their less-than-popular reputation, and we are seeing politics play a huge role in the perception of electric vehicles, their evolving technology, and the economy surrounding them.” The Questions and Results Click below to download the full press release and view results.

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LANSING, Mich. – A clear majority of voters in the state, including the majority of those who voted for Proposal 3 last November, support retaining long-standing regulations on abortions that are currently threatened by the Reproductive Health Act. The results come as part of the MRG, LLC, Michigan Poll® conducted October 2-8 from 600 Michigan registered voters and has a margin of error or plus/minus 4%. A series of questions commissioned by the Michigan Catholic Conference and Right to Life of Michigan were asked about the passage of Proposal 3 in November of 2022 and state regulations related to the issue. 72% of all voters support the 24-hour waiting period to allow for informed consent According to the poll results, 72% of all voters support the 24-hour waiting period to allow for informed consent that is now in place. Only 20% opposed the regulation. Every demographic and political group supported the 24-hour waiting period regulation including: 70% of women, 68% of young voters (18-34), 86% of Independents, 63% of Democrats, 80% of African Americans, 65% of those who approve of the job the Governor is doing and 67% of those voting for Proposal 3. 95% of the voters support abortion facilities to be licensed and inspected by the state for health and safety reasons There was virtually no opposition for the state to continue regulating, licensing, and inspecting abortion clinics. 95% of voters support continuing the regulation while only 2% opposed. Support was 96% among Proposal 3 voters. 70% of all voters support parental consent Seventy percent of all voters support the regulation that says a minor child must have parental consent to have an abortion. Only 20% of all voters opposed parental consent regulations. Support for parental consent included: 64% of all women, 68% of young voters (18-34), 70% of independents and 56% of Democratic voters, 75% of African Americans, 55% of the voters who think the governor is doing a good job and 67% of those who supported Proposal 3. 59% of Michigan voters do not believe their tax dollars should be used to pay for abortions in Michigan There was strong opposition from voters to have Michigan taxpayers paying for the cost of abortions. 59% opposed taxpayer funding, 24% supported it and 15% volunteered that they could support it in some cases. Taxpayer funding was opposed by: 54% of all women and 65% of all men, 66% of seniors, 64% of Independent voters, 50% of African Americans and 55% of voters from the city of Detroit. Voters still oppose partial birth abortions The poll showed that 52% of all voters support keeping the regulations in place banning partial birth abortions while 33% support allowing the procedure. Female voters support keeping the regulation by 52% - 32%. African American voters support the regulation by 52% - 34%. Independent voters support the regulation by 48% to 32% and women support keeping the ban on partial birth abortions by 52% - 32% who oppose it. Supporters of Proposal 3 in 2022 were not voting for abortion on demand Only 45% of those who said they voted for Proposal 3 in 2022 said they were voting for a proposal to allow for unlimited abortions at any time without limitations. Forty-one percent said they voted for Proposal 3 to keep abortion legal after Roe v Wade was struck down, with the understanding that some regulations would remain in place. According to the poll, only 48% of women, 49% of young voters (18-34), 31% of independent voters and 48% of those voters who support the job the Governor is doing supported Proposal 3 because they were voting for abortions without regulations.

LANSING, Mich . – Voters in Michigan are overwhelmingly opposed to the state contributing funds to two battery plants in Michigan that are being built by American companies in partnership with companies affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). By a staggering 72% - 11% margin, Michigan voters do not want their tax dollars going to these projects. As part of the Michigan Poll®, this MRG-commissioned question was surveyed October 2-8 from 600 Michigan registered voters and has a margin or error of plus/minus 4%. Voters were asked if the state of Michigan should be funding projects that have partnered with American companies affiliated or controlled by the CCP. “Whether voters feel uncomfortable with companies affiliated with the CCP or they just believe there are better uses for their tax dollars, they clearly oppose the state contributing funds to these two battery plants,” said Jenell Leonard, Owner of MRG, LLC. “As all Michiganders are tightening their budgets and prioritizing personal spending, it seems they want the government to do the same and protect their tax dollars from connections with the CCP.” Between site preparations and abatements, the state of Michigan has contributed nearly two billion dollars to the construction costs of two new battery plants to be built in Michigan – one in Big Rapids and one in Marshall. In March of this year, MRG released polling data showing voters opposed the Marshall battery plant by a 2:1 margin, (30% support and 61% opposed). By adding the information about the CCP, opposition has grown to better than 11:1. “Giving hard-earned tax dollars to entities with CCP connections could be a contributing factor as to why voters have a growing concern and mistrust of government and politicians,” said Tom Shields, Senior Advisor to MRG, LLC. “Michigan voters didn’t support the amount of dollars going to the Marshall plant to begin with, despite their promise of jobs. Adding information about the company’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party just increases and hardens the opposition.” The poll showed overwhelming opposition to the state funding facilities with connections to the CCP as every demographic, political groups and geographical region of the state opposed. Sixty-six percent of the voters in West Michigan and 90% of the voters in Northern Michigan opposed the project funding even though the two battery plants are located in their areas. Union members opposed the project funding by a 76% - 7% margin even though they could benefit from the jobs created. Also opposed were some of the Governor’s stronger supporters, including Females (72% oppose), African Americans (68% oppose), and those who support the job the Governor is doing (59% oppose).