Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2026, Question 22

How state-level candidates in Michigan do conduct themselves in elections

Full Question Text On a scale from 1-7, which statement do you think comes closer, in general, to the way that state-level candidates in Michigan (such as candidates for governor, U.S. Congress, state house or senate seats) conduct themselves in elections?
How state-level candidates in Michigan conduct themselves in elections
Statewide Total
1:No-holds-barred contests19%
219%
317%
414%
58%
65%
7:Follow rules of fair play2%
Don't know16%