Detroit Today: The ins and outs of Detroit’s voting district changes
For much of the previous century, voters in the city were part of at-large districts. That means that regardless of...
Detroit Evening Report: Redistricting process begins for Detroit City Council
Detroit's Law Department has submitted three proposed changes to Detroit's seven city council districts to reflect the 2020 Census data....
Detroit Today: Does Michigan’s new electoral map dilute the Black vote?
Next month, a federal trial will determine whether the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission’s ("MICRC") new legislative maps violate...
Did Michigan’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission give power back to voters?
For the past four decades, Republicans dominated control of Michigan's legislature with the help of gerrymandering. Republicans retained control of...
GOP Michigan lawmaker’s primary residence called into question after redistricting
Subscribe to MichMash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. After the recent redistricting that took place in the state, Michigan lawmakers...
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...
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...