MICHIGAN VOTERS Support Climate Action

A 2019 survey of Michigan voters reveals significant concern over climate change and infrastructure, with strong support for a transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050 and the expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure. The findings indicate that climate change is a top-tier priority for Democratic voters in the state and that a majority of voters would be more likely to support political candidates who champion renewable energy funding and carbon taxes.

• Michigan voters express high levels of concern regarding climate change and its local impacts, with 65% identifying water-level rise in the Great Lakes and 62% identifying extreme weather as serious problems for the state. Additionally, 69% of voters believe climate change has a large or some effect on agriculture.
• There is strong support among Michigan voters for transitioning to renewable energy and expanding electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Specifically, 68% support a statewide standard for 100% renewable energy by 2050, and 71% support installing EV charging stations at state parks and local park and ride lots.
• Voters perceive a positive link between climate action and economic or health benefits; 63% expect a 100% renewable energy policy to positively impact the state's economy, and 78% believe developing renewables will improve health and save lives.
• Climate change is a critical issue for Michigan Democrats, ranking as the second most important factor for their 2020 presidential vote (26%), following health care (43%).
• Michigan voters indicate a preference for political candidates who support specific climate policies, including increasing government funding for renewable energy (74%), implementing a carbon tax (63%), and establishing a national 100% renewable energy portfolio standard by 2050 (65%).

APA

Center for Climate Change Communication (2019). MICHIGAN VOTERS Support Climate Action. https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Michigan_Voters_Support_Climate_Action.pdf

Chicago

Center for Climate Change Communication. MICHIGAN VOTERS Support Climate Action. 2019. https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Michigan_Voters_Support_Climate_Action.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{centerforclimatechangecommunication2019michigan, author = {{Center for Climate Change Communication}}, title = {{MICHIGAN VOTERS Support Climate Action}}, institution = {Center for Climate Change Communication}, year = {2019}, url = {https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Michigan_Voters_Support_Climate_Action.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }