Updates About Legislature

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) concluded its deliberations on a redrawn Southeast Michigan State Senate map, selecting the Crane map through a ranked choice vote. This map, backed by commissioners from different political affiliations, garnered the highest points and will now be submitted to a federal judicial panel for final approval. Under the Crane map, the Commission outlined 16 likely Democratic seats, 15 likely Republican seats, and 7 swing districts across Southeast Michigan. Notably, the map avoids pitting incumbent senators against each other and includes districts predominantly centered around Detroit. Here are some key features of the Crane map:

• District 1: New Detroit seat in 2026, including River Rouge, Ecorse, Lincoln Park, and Southgate.
• District 2: New Dearborn seat in 2026, encompassing Dearborn Heights, Melvindale, Allen Park, and half of Taylor.
• District 3: New Detroit seat with Hamtramck and Highland Park
• District 4: 56.8% Democratic Downriver district
• District 5: New Canton, Westland, Plymouth seat with a 60.6% Democratic base
• District 6: Detroit district with Redford Township
• District 7: New Southfield district
• District 8: Livonia/Northville/Farmington Hills-based district
• District 9: Rochester/Troy district including half of Sterling Heights
• District 10: Royal Oak district
• District 11: Safe Democratic district with the addition of half of Warren
• District 12: Will continue to be a 50/50 swing district
• District 13: Democratic district including Milford, Lyon, Lyon Township, parts of Novi, Waterford, and Commerce Township
• District 23: Solidly Republican district within Oakland County
• District 24: Solidly Republican district within Macomb County

The MICRC’s efforts follow Federal Court Orders to redraw the House and Senate maps due to constitutional concerns identified last year. The House map was approved this past spring. To see the map impacting 15 House dstricts, see FEDERAL COURT APPROVES DETROIT REDISTRICTING MAP.

The Michigan Legislature has released the updated House Session calendar for the remainder of the year, spanning from July to December of 2024. Click HERE to view a PDF of the updated calendar.

The Detroit Regional Chamber unveiled the agenda for this year’s Mackinac Policy Conference, scheduled from May 28th to May 31st on Mackinac Island. This year’s event will showcase a U.S. Senate debate and panels with leaders in business, politics, and higher education. The debate will feature the top three Democratic and Republican candidates, all competing for the open seat. The vacancy arises as current U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow prepares to retire from her position following an earlier announcement that she will not be seeking reelection. Other notable items on the conference agenda include speeches from Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Dan Gilbert of Rocket Companies, and more.

You can find more details on the Mackinac Policy Conference website.