Redistricting

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In the Media

Chamberlin discusses Michigan redistricting

May 25, 2021 MLive

As the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission begins its work, Michigan citizens are being called upon to help with the process. John Chamberlin, professor emeritus of public policy and political science, explained how the new...

Chamberlin discusses Michigan redistricting

News

CLOSUP to help expand Michigan redistricting resources in partnership with MSU’s IPPSR

May 24, 2021

Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) and the Ford School’s Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) are collaborating to educate and assist Michigan’s Independent Citizens Redistricting...

The Next Big Thing: Redistricting In Michigan And The Role Of Communities Of Interest

In the Media

Michigan's redistricting commission wants to see your ideal political maps. Here's how to make them

May 19, 2021 M Live

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In the Media

You can influence how Michigan's electoral maps get re-drawn

May 11, 2021 Michigan Radio

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In the Media

Schwarz weighs in on Michigan redistricting

May 9, 2021 The Blade

With the loss of a congressional district as a result of the most recent census, Michiganders have been left guessing what the new districts will look like. Most likely, districts will become more competitive for the upcoming midterm elections, but...

Schwarz weighs in on Michigan redistricting

In the Media

Chelsea Community Forum Summary for April 10, 2021

Apr 26, 2021 The Sun Times News

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In the Media

Chamberlin talks about Michigan's transparent redistricting process and census impact

Apr 22, 2021 Detroit News

New 2020 Census data means the loss of a Michigan Congressional seat, and redrawing the district lines will happen through a new citizen-driven process. "The process this year is radically different than the past," said John Chamberlin. "The public...

Chamberlin on lawmaker transparency and redistricting

In the Media

As Michigan begins redistricting, ‘communities of interest’ take center stage

Apr 21, 2021 Bridge Magazine

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CLOSUP Updates

April 20 Webinar - Michigan Redistricting: Making Public Hearings Fair and Effective

Apr 20, 2021

Apr 20, 2021 7:00-8:00 pm EDT Virtual Event Watch the 4/20 Webinar: "Michigan Redistricting: Making Public Hearings Fair and Effective" See the Resources slide from the 4/20 event See the current MICRC public hearing schedule In 2018...

A blue map of Michigan layered over a blue neighborhood map

In the Media

Your questions about Michigan's new redistricting process answered

Mar 28, 2021 Detroit Free Press

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In the Media

Gerrymandering split up communities in the past. New redistricting process aims to keep them together

Mar 2, 2021 Detroit Free Press

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Publication

U-M survey finds early lack of awareness among local leaders with state’s new approach to redraw legislative districts

Feb 23, 2021

Michigan’s local government leaders reported mixed familiarity with the state’s new approach to redistricting, according to a 2020 survey whose results were released today by the the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) at the...

Local government officials offer mixed reviews to Michigan's new approach to redistricting

In the Media

Michigan wanted to end gerrymandering. Census delays make it 'really messy'

Feb 22, 2021 The Manchester Mirror

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CLOSUP Updates

MPPS Report: Michigan local leaders' views on state's new approach to electoral redistricting

Feb 22, 2021 Read the report

A new report from CLOSUP presents local government leaders' familiarity with Michigan’s new approach to redistricting by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, as well as their perspectives on potential "Communities of Interest"...

In the Media

Six-month delay in census data in conflict with redistricting deadlines in state constitution

Feb 18, 2021 Detroit Free Press

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In the Media

Michigan wanted to end gerrymandering. Census delays make it ‘really messy’

Feb 17, 2021 Bridge Magazine

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In the Media

Census delays pose challenge for first-ever citizen-led redistricting process in Michigan

Feb 12, 2021 Detroit Free Press

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In the Media

Absent intervention, Ivacko expects Michigan redistricting commission will hear mostly from well-funded lobbyists

Feb 8, 2021 Detroit News

"Absent some kind of other intervention, it's most likely that commissioners will hear from folks who are well-funded with lobbyists," Ivacko said. Read the full Detroit News article on U-M's work to clarify the meaning of 'communities of interest'...

Ivacko discusses voter priorities in 2022 election

In the Media

State redistricting rule raises questions about 'communities of interest'

Feb 8, 2021 The Detroit News

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CLOSUP Updates

The next big thing: Redistricting in Michigan and the role of communities of interest

Feb 5, 2021

Policy Talks @ the Ford School/CLOSUP Lecture Series The Next Big Thing: Redistricting in Michigan and the Role of Communities of Interest Thursday February 2, 2021 7:00pm – 8:30pm EST (a virtual event -- register below to receive the viewing...

In the Media

Communities of interest will be a big deal in redistricting. Here's why.

Feb 3, 2021 Lansing State Journal

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Communities of interest will be a big deal in redistricting. Here's why.

Feb 3, 2021 Lansing State Journal

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In the Media

Late Census data poses redistricting challenge

Jan 27, 2021 Lansing State Journal

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News

U-M study aims to clarify 'communities of interest' as Michigan prepares for legislative redistricting

Sep 14, 2020 Michigan News

An Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission will redraw state and federal legislative districts in Michigan in 2021 with a mandate: The districts must reflect the state's diverse population and communities of interest. The requirement is one...

CLOSUP Updates

Report: The Role of Communities of Interest in Michigan's New Approach to Redistricting: Recommendations to the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission

Sep 14, 2020

The Role of Communities of Interest in Michigan's New Approach to Redistricting: Recommendations to the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. See the report...

Coverpage of Communities of Interest Policy Report

In the Media

Redistricting Commission Schedules First Meetings, Group Orientation

Sep 8, 2020 Gongwer

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In the Media

Michigan Secretary of State discusses new approach to redistricting

Nov 19, 2019 The Michigan Daily

In November 2018, Michigan voters amended the Michigan Constitution by passing Proposal 2, which places legislative and congressional redistricting in the hands of a 13 member Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Monday night, the Ford...

In the Media

Communities Of Interest Central To Redistricting, Forum Says (subscription required)

Nov 19, 2019 Gongwer

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News

John Chamberlin responds to criticisms of Michigan’s Proposal 2

Oct 11, 2018

With Michigan’s upcoming election, commentary around the ballot’s Proposal 2, which would establish a citizen’s commission responsible for creating voting district lines, has run the gamut. In the October 10, 2018, piece for Bridge titled “5...

John Chamberlin responds to criticisms of Michigan’s Proposal 2

In the Media

League of Women Voters talks redistricting, polarization

Nov 6, 2015 The Michigan Daily

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