As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer prepares her 2024 State of the State address, did she accomplish her 2023 goals? Bridge Michigan analyzes the success of her priorities over the last year.
Lauren Gibbons
Detroit area redistricting effort continues: Five things to know
Metro Detroiters have a chance to weigh in on possible new political district maps after the state’s independent redistricting commission began court-ordered attempts to redraw several House districts.
Benson: Redrawing Detroit districts by spring ‘threatens’ 2024 elections
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s request to press pause on redrawing state legislative districts before the 2024 election cycle comes as Michigan’s citizen-led redistricting commission begins a second round of mapping this week.
Federal judges set aggressive timeline to redraw state House district maps
The three-judge panel instructed the state redistricting commission to work quickly to redraw House maps so they can be finalized by the end of March. The timeline to redraw Senate maps is yet to be finalized.
Can Mich. redistricting panel overcome ‘disarray,’ rework legislative maps?
Michigan voters wanted transparency when they created a new citizens panel to draw legislative maps. They got it. Now, some are skeptical if in-fighting will doom efforts to redraw 13 maps deemed unconstitutional.
Detroit legislative districts could be redrawn by spring, court suggests
Federal judges indicate they are skeptical of plans for special Senate elections this year but want to move aggressively to redraw 13 districts deemed unconstitutional.
Mich. redistricting panel votes to appeal ruling invalidating Detroit districts
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.
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.
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.
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.