Posted on 07/31/2018 8:22:58 PM PDT by SMGFan
A measure seeking to establish an independent commission to draw Michigan's congressional districts will be allowed to appear on the ballot in November, the state's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The group Voters Not Politicians gathered nearly 400,000 signatures in an effort to get the proposal on the ballot, and the petition was certified by Michigan's Board of State Canvassers last month. But opponents of the measure, including Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, argued that it was too broad a proposal to be placed on the ballot and would require the state to hold a new constitutional convention.
The court rejected that argument, however, saying that the "proposal would leave the form and structure of the government essentially as it was envisioned in the 1963 Constitution."
If approved by voters in November, the measure would create an independent commission made up of four Democrats, four Republicans and five independents selected by Michigan's secretary of state.
That panel would be responsible for redrawing the state's congressional districts every 10 years. The goal, advocates say, is to end alleged partisan gerrymandering by state lawmakers, who are currently tasked with redistricting.
(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...
Yes, but if it passes this is how it will be done.
SCOTUS gave its blessing in an Arizona case a couple of years back.
We’re in a war, drawing to districts to keep traitors from being elected is a necessary tool.
Republican Justices Elizabeth Clement and David Viviano, both Synder appointees, voted with the rats to let this on the ballot.
Seems pretty key that the GOP must hold the Sec of State office, cause the Sec of State will get to appoint the “Independents” on the commission if this shiite passes.
opponents of the measure, including Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, argued that it was too broad a proposal to be placed on the ballot and would require the state to hold a new constitutional convention... If approved by voters in November, the measure would create an independent commission made up of four Democrats, four Republicans and five independents selected by Michigan's secretary of state.
IOW, whichever party controls the SOS controls redistricting. Thanks SMGFan.
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