LANSING, Mich. (WWJ) – After much debate, scrutiny and certainly controversy, the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission has released the new legislative map for the next decade.
The MICRC voted to adopt new maps on Tuesday – the “Chestnut” map for the State’s congressional district, the “Linden” map for the state Senate and the “Hickory” map for the Michigan State House.
The redistricting in Michigan comes after the state lost a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2020, leading to some political reshuffling.
Tuesday's votes mean many Michigan politicians are faced with some big decisions ahead of election campaigns.
Among those decisions, Rep. Debbie Dingell says she will move from her longtime home of Dearborn to run in one of the new districts. Democrats Haley Stevens and Andy Levin say they will face off in the new 11th District, leaving the 10th District open.
Republicans Fred Upton, Bill Huizenga, and Peter Meijer could compete for two districts on the west side of the state if they all run. Groups on both sides of the political aisle have threatened lawsuits over the new maps.
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