Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Michigan 2018 General Election in Michigan.
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Get StartedThis measure would create an independent commission to draw congressional and state legislative districts. Redistricting power would be taken from the state legislature and governor. The commission would be comprised of four Democrats, four Republicans, and five Independent or third-party members.
A “yes” vote creates an independent, bipartisan commission to redraw district lines every 10 years.
A “no” vote does not create an independent, bipartisan commission, keeping the role of redrawing districts with the legislature.
Redistricting is a fundamental responsibility of the state legislature under Michigan's Constitution. The legislature already draws districts under public scrutiny and through a bipartisan committee. According to MLive, taking away this responsibility from the legislature removes accountability to voters because the members of the proposed independent commission would be appointed, not elected. , in opposition to Proposal 2 (Learn more)
According to Voters Not Politicians, Michigan's current redistricting process allows politicians to draw the districts they represent, effectively selecting the people who they serve. This is done without adequate oversight, and has resulted in less competitive races and politicians who prioritize their own interests over the needs of their constituents. The proposed measure would reduce gerrymandering, ensuring that all voters are fairly and adequately represented in government., in support of Proposal 2 (Learn more)
According to Voters Not Politicians, the commission drawing the legislative districts would be bipartisan and meet in public. This would increase government transparency and allow citizens to participate in the redistricting process., in support of Proposal 2 (Learn more)
This measure would create an independent commission to manage the establishment of congressional and state legislative districts. Districting power would be taken from the state legislature and governor. The commission would be comprised of four Democrats, four Republicans, and five Independent or third-party members.
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