The 300,000-plus registered voters may not be as important as seven state Supreme Court justices in determining if an independent commission should set political boundaries rather than politicians.
Michigan redistricting
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California holds clues to how a redistricting commission could change Michigan
More competitive races. More public input. But don’t look for a massive swing in electoral prospects.
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Finding a solution to gerrymandering in Michigan
A U.S. Supreme Court case could lead to a profound upheaval in both political parties’ ability to act out their parochial and selfish political impulses.
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Gerrymandered political districts poison democracy
Will the U.S. Supreme Court strike down a Wisconsin system that heavily favors one political party over another? If so, watch for seismic changes in states like Michigan.
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Gerrymandering in Michigan is among the nation’s worst, new test claims
Heard of the ‘efficiency gap’? You may soon. It’s key to a Wisconsin redistricting lawsuit that could eventually affect how Michigan’s lines are drawn.