MichiganMichigan redistricting commissioners would face a ban on holding partisan office
If voters approve, Michigan commissioners who draw election districts would face a ban on holding state or local partisan office lasting until the year after the next federal census.
What it does
If voters approve, Michigan's redistricting commissioners could not hold state or local office elected with political party labels until December 31 of the year after the next federal census.
Argument forIf approved, the ban could reduce commissioners' personal election interests while they draw districts that must not favor candidates.
Argument againstIf approved, the ban could keep former commissioners from holding partisan elected office for years after their map-drawing work ends.
More detail
Commissioners would be barred from holding Michigan state or local office filled through partisan elections. The restriction covers state, county, city, village, and township offices elected with political party labels. It does not cover federal office or offices chosen in nonpartisan elections. The amendment would require voters' approval. The proposed resolution calls for submitting the amendment to voters at the next general election. The restriction would last until December 31 of the year immediately following the subsequent federal census, which takes place every 10 years.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 22referred to second readingLatest
- Sep 22reported with recommendation without amendmentMinor
- Jun 17joint resolution electronically reproduced 06/16/2026
- Jun 16referred to Committee on Election IntegrityMinor
- Jun 16read a first timeMinor
- Jun 16introduced by Representative Rep. Joseph AragonaIntroduced
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