voting rights

This is a major election year, and there are races to be decided at every level of government. Michigan’s new election laws will work to combat voter suppression and increase turnout. While improvements have been made, more work is left to do. WEMU's David Fair talked about that work with the Washtenaw County co-leader of the grassroots group, Voters Not Politicians, Marie Knoerl.

A Michigan Court of Claims judge says he’s putting a decision on a legal challenge to state election rules on a fast track. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Committee testimony on Michigan bills to create a “State Voting Rights Act” is expected to continue this week. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson paid a visit to the Washtenaw County Commissioners on Wednesday asking for their help to keep elections in the state safe and fair. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.

Michigan’s redistricting commission has moved some potential new maps for a handful of metro-Detroit state House districts ahead to public comment. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan primary elections are just about a month away. This will be the earliest the state has held its primary and marks the first time early in-person voting will be allowed. There is an educational process that needs to take place for everyone, but there is a concentrated effort on getting the student vote out on college campuses around the state. Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale talks with EMU student Naomi Barbour about her work to help the campus community overcome challenges and barriers to voting.

Only three of the newly proposed plans for redrawing some metro-Detroit state House districts comply with the Voting Rights Act. As Colin Jackson reports, that’s according to a new analysis presented to Michigan’s redistricting commission.

A federal court has given Michigan’s redistricting commission until February 2nd to redraw seven state House districts. The court previously declared those district maps unconstitutional. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan’s redistricting commission on Thursday retained a law firm to advise it on the federal Voting Rights Act. As Colin Jackson reports, that’s an important step to addressing a recent loss in federal court.

Michigan’s redistricting commission is facing more vacancies after two of its members resigned Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.