ballot initiative

Michigan State Supreme Court Hears Argument on Commission Ballot Initiative

By EditorJul 24, 2018

Last week, the Michigan State Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that pits redistricting reform advocates at odds with opponents about whether to allow a proposal for an independent redistricting commission on the ballot this election year that would amount to a sweeping reform of the redistricting process if approved by Michigan voters. (more…)

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(Video) Court to Decide Illinois Redistricting Reform Fate Soon

By EditorJul 07, 2016

Illinois - Redistricting reform in Illinois will soon get a decision from a court on whether a proposed 11 member redistricting commission can be submitted to voters as a ballot initiative for an up or down vote. Listen to this local ABC news station interview a representative from the reform group behind the ballot measure on its prospects. http://abc7chicago.com/video/embed/?pid=1411236

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Colorado Redistricting Reform Fails

By EditorJul 06, 2016

Colorado - The State's Supreme Court has thrown out two constitutional ballot measures that would have changed how Colorado draws its congressional and state legislative maps. A 4-3 decision ruled that the measures were in violation of the state constitution's "single-subject" rule. The measures would have established a 12- member nonpartisan commission to redraw congressional and state legislative districts. Read more here.

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