Detroit gains districts, Republicans could keep control, but new maps also provide a path for far closer elections in the Michigan House.
Michigan redistricting
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Michigan redistricting drafts could make state Senate a toss-up
Republicans have controlled the Michigan Senate for decades. Three new draft redistricting plans could allow Democrats to at least cut into that advantage.
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Michigan congressional redistricting drafts are done. Few incumbents are safe
Eight incumbents would be clustered in districts with at least another representative. The maps now go to the public for hearings before final approval.
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New redistricting map would give Democrats an edge in Michigan Senate
More drafts are on the way, and the vote wasn’t without some dissent.
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Michigan redistricting panel’s maps prompt complaints from all sides
For the first time, redistricting is being done in public. Some progressives and conservatives say they’re unhappy with what they are seeing.
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Democrats, GOP could split Michigan Senate under new redistricting maps
Republicans have controlled the Senate for years. A new plan would give both parties an edge in 19 districts apiece.
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Michigan redistricting panel getting closer on maps; they still favor GOP
Current districts drawn by a bipartisan citizen group would allow Republicans to receive fewer total statewide votes than Democrats, but still keep hold of power in Lansing.
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Republicans’ hold on Lansing power could grow with new redistricting maps
Despite gerrymandering claims, new maps from an independent group could give the GOP a bigger edge than they had when districts were drawn in secret.
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Opinion | Let Michigan’s Redistricting Commission do its job, draw fair maps
After decades of gerrymandering by politicians of both parties, Michigan has the opportunity to finally have fair, balanced districts that reflect the diverse communities across our state. That’s a goal everyone should be working toward.
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Opinion | Let’s not pit rural against urban voters in Michigan redistricting
It would be healthy for our democracy and for the voices of all citizens to see a blend of urban and rural people in legislative districts. Then elected officials would really need to consider everyone’s needs more evenly.