How Michigan’s new political maps will change dynamics for candidates across the state
New political lines mean new political dramas and dilemmas in Michigan. Typically, every two years, incumbents who want another term...
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Lawrence says decision to retire was “death by a million cuts”
Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-Southfield) says personal loss and political violence were among her reasons to retire after this term. "My...
Michigan Supreme Court tosses redistricting lawsuit
The Michigan Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the new legislative districts drawn by an independent commission. At issue...
How Ohio and Alabama’s redistricting rulings could affect new maps in Michigan
Michigan’s new political maps are historic. They’re the first maps drawn by a citizen’s redistricting commission, not politicians. But that...
Groups to challenge partisan fairness of Michigan House map
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Several groups announced Friday they will sue to challenge Michigan’s new state House map, alleging it...
Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments challenging newly redrawn legislative districts
The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether they should direct the state’s redistricting commission to redraw recently approved district maps. A coalition of current and...
Reactions to Michigan’s new district lines are all over the map
Michigan’s redistricting commission has approved new legislative and congressional district maps. But that’s just the beginning of a new chapter...
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Against Redistricting Commission in First Major Lawsuit
The state Supreme Court is siding against the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. A group of news outlets sued the...
Two Authorities on Gerrymandering Weigh in on Michigan’s Redistricting Commission
The new Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission has been hard at work drawing new district lines, and it will soon open up...
What We’re Learning As Michigan Redistricting Commission’s First Political Maps Take Shape
For the first time, an independent redistricting commission is redrawing Michigan’s political maps. In the past, the state Legislature would draw...
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...