Craig is one of several Republicans to launch gubernatorial committees in recent months. He seems to have the early support of many in the GOP establishment, but for many in his base allegiance to former President Trump is critical.
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Michigan’s redistricting panel reverses course on plans for new maps
The independent group changes its mind on the order of drawing districts, just one week after adopting an earlier schedule. One critic says the commission is far from transparent and unprepared.
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Census changes may spell trouble for Michigan Democrats as redistricting starts
Michigan’s population is flat, but districts that are heavily Democratic tended to lose more residents than Republican areas, according to a Bridge Michigan analysis. Rep. Dan Kildee’s district lost the most.
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Michigan’s redistricting commission first task: Draw state senate districts
The U.S. Census is releasing population data on Thursday, so now the 13-member panel can get down to business after months of challenges and administrative work.
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James Craig closer to Michigan governor run, launches exploratory committee
The recently retired Detroit police chief still hasn’t made it completely official, says an announcement likely around Labor Day.
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Race looms large as redistricting process begins in Michigan
One of four Michigan residents are nonwhite. Two of 14 state representatives in Congress are people of color. As district maps get redrawn, advocates seek a greater voice.
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Michigan GOP passes voter ID bill to deter ‘fraud.’ Critics call it ‘garbage’
The Senate bill ends the right for voters without ID to sign an affidavit. Republicans say it’s a small step to prevent fraud, which is exceedingly rare.
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How a secret group of lawyers influences who sits on Michigan’s federal courts
Michigan has two vacancies for the federal courts, and activists say Hispanics have been shut out of judgeships by a confidential group used to vet candidates by Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters.
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Census counts mean Michigan, Great Lakes states to lose power in Congress
Michigan’s population grows past 10 million, but it will still lose a representative in Congress. Four of the six other states losing a seat are in the Great Lakes.
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Michigan’s redistricting panel to interview expert who guided Arizona process
Approved by voters in 2018, the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Panel faces several hurdles but could take a big step forward Thursday in its quest to reverse gerrymandering.