In a hastily arranged meeting Thursday afternoon, Michigan’s independent redistricting commission voted 8-1 to appeal the federal ruling ordering that 13 Detroit-area districts be redrawn.
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Three new members selected for Michigan redistricting commission
Two Democrats and one Republican were chosen to fill vacancies on Michigan’s independent redistricting commission, which could soon be tasked with redrawing metro Detroit state legislative maps.
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Detroiters ask court for Senate elections this year in disputed districts
Special elections would be two years ahead of schedule and could jeopardize Democrats’ control of the chamber. The request comes after judges rule 13 districts were illegally drawn.
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Seven political plot lines to watch this year in Michigan
Presidential contests, open congressional races, the fight for House majority and more to watch in Michigan in 2024.
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Court: Metro Detroit districts must be redrawn. Will ‘chaos’ follow?
A three-judge panel ruled that 13 districts around Detroit diluted Black voters’ clout and must be redrawn. The ruling likely will have a domino effect that could impact presidential primary and Dem majority in the House.
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Democrats’ rift over Israel turns physical, leading to black eyes in Detroit
The Israel-Gaza war is splitting Democrats and progressives, and led to a fracas last weekend at an event for U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar that sent one party activist to the hospital.
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Michigan lawmakers eye tweaks to auto insurance reform that has cut rates
Michigan drivers pay less for auto insurance than they once did, but still pay some of the highest rates in the country. Critically injured crash survivors want changes. Lawmakers are split on a path forward.
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Is Michigan ripe for a women-majority Legislature? Advocates eye one in ‘24
In a state where voters elected three women to statewide office, advocates see a women-majority Legislature in the Michigan Capitol as the next step.
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New Michigan laws ban domestic abusers from owning guns for eight years
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed three bills Monday that will ban convicted domestic abusers from owning firearms for eight years, including those convicted on misdemeanor charges.
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Trial begins to decide if Michigan election districts harm Black voters
A three-judge panel will decide if electoral maps drawn by the state’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission violate the rights of Black Detroit voters.