Michigan redistributing map done, helps Dems [View all]
https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2021/12/with-legislative-and-congressional-maps-complete-michigans-redistricting-process-enters-new-phase.html
This was gerrymandered 9-5 for Reps, Dems eked out a couple wins to make it 7-7 in 2020, but the new districts could have easily been rigged 9-4 for Republicans. Michigan lost a seat so it will likely be 7-6 going forward either way.
And the state Senate districts are a massive swing to Dems, it was gerrymandered to hell in favor of Reps and Dems now have a realistic shot at holding the state Senate.
While this wont be a swing in Dems favor from 7-7 we have now, this is defense and prevented Reps from stealing seats going forward. These non partisan commissions are really stopping gerrymandering cold in dozens of states. Experts are saying redistributing is either a wash or night even favor Dems a seat or two nationally. But control of these state governments is now more fair and thats a must for the people to preserve our democracy.
Great news for Michigan!