Redistricting 101: Your District, Your Politicians, But Does Your Vote Matter?

An Introduction to Redistricting: Voters elect someone to represent them in Congress and the state Legislature.  That individual represents a...

Become A Gerrymandering Expert Just By Listening [PODCASTS]

On a hot summer day, there are few things cooler than learning about gerrymandering. Don't know what we're talking about?...

Does Michigan Have a District that Looks Like Homer Simpson? You Be the Judge

Public Back in 1812, Massachusetts Gov. Elbridge Gerry approved a voting map that had one district carefully drawn to favor...

Who Should Draw Michigan’s Political Maps? Voters May Decide [PHOTOS + MAP]

A state elections board certified a petition to change the method of setting the boundaries for Michigan's congressional and state...

Policy Meets the People: Introducing the Issue of Gerrymandering

This week, WDET dives into the issue of redistricting in Michigan. Here’s an introduction to what you’ll find on air...

Voters Not Politicians: The Cons [TRANSCRIPT]

Jamie Roe If this November's statewide ballot allows Michigan voters the choice to change the process of drawing the state's...

Voters Not Politicians: The Pros [TRANSCRIPT]

A proposal to change the way Michigan's political maps are drawn could be on the November ballot. The Voters Not...

Voter Voices on Transit

In advance of the Nov. 7 general election, WDET is checking in with people who live and work in Detroit...

NPR News Election Night Coverage

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Detroiters: Proposal A…Proposal B…Both or Neither?

Detroit residents will decide in November whether to approve a Community Benefits Agreement, or C-B-A. But the ballot is expected to...

Kasich, Sanders Stump for Michigan Primary Votes

Following a strong finish in New Hampshire, Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) is betting big on the Midwest to help him fulfill...