Panel Discussion: What Are “Communities of Interest” and How Will They Affect Redistricting in Michigan?

Panel Discussion: What Are “Communities of Interest” and How Will They Affect Redistricting in Michigan?

By EditorOct 24, 2020
For a discussion on how Michigan has approached the principle of communities of interest and what this portends for the new redistricting commission, watch panelists Jocelyn Benson, Connie Malloy, Chris Lamar, Christopher Thomas, & moderator Nancy Wang discuss Michigan's approach to redistricting via an Independent Citizens Commission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2kiEVY2Z4w&feature=emb_logo
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Michigan State Supreme Court Hears Argument on Commission 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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Michigan Launches Anti-Gerrymandering Campaign on Four Fronts

Michigan Launches Anti-Gerrymandering Campaign on Four Fronts

By EditorApr 20, 2017
Michigan -  The Voters Not Politicians Ballot Committee is looking to end partisan gerrymandering in the state for good.  The group, including Wayne State University political science professor Kevin Deegan-Krause, will be heading up a good government initiative to end gerrymandering using (1) a ballot initiative; (2) legislation introduced in the state legislature; (3) a lawsuit claiming partisan gerrymandering that is patterned after the pending Wisconsin lawsuit; and (4) a partnership with the Democratic party's newly formed initiative to counter ongoing Republican electoral dominance via redistricting.  Read more here.
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