Proposed constitutional amendment would further restrict Michigan redistricting commissioners

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 1,453

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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With two members of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission on the ballot this year, a Republican lawmaker is proposing a constitutional amendment to bar commissioners from seeking partisan state or local office until after the next census cycle.

The commission was a new concept for Michigan in 2021, when 13 Michigan citizens — four each affiliated with the two major political parties and five politically-unaffiliated members — were randomly selected to serve and …

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