lwvannarbor.org/ Ask this Local League a Question Learn More About This League Community Leaders Sally Allen, Co-PresidentJan Salsberry, Co-PresidentJoan Sampieri, Vice PresidentDonna Crudder, Vice PresidentBarbara Brown, Membership Chair League ID MI300 Phone (734) 665-9349 Stories from Around the State News ClipsMichigan Public Radio: Michigan's political maps go on trial in redistricting lawsuitWas the last re-drawing of Michigan’s political district maps so biased in Republicans’ favor, they were illegal? That question literally went on trial Tuesday, with a three-judge panel in Detroit’s federal court hearing arguments for and against Michigan’s 2011 redistricting maps. Press ReleaseThe League Announces Potential Settlement of Gerrymandering LawsuitIf this settlement is approved by the court, 11 state house districts will be redrawn to fairly represent voters—that’s one more step toward making sure voters are picking their politicians, and not the other way around. BlogMichigan voters approve two initiatives that strengthen democracyThis past Election day, Michigan voters approved Proposals 2 and 3, creating an independent redistricting commission and expanding access to the polls. Press ReleaseDemocracy Wins at the Ballot Box with Voting Rights Expansion in 2018 MidtermsThe League celebrates 2018 midterms voting rights victories in Florida, Maryland, and Michigan. When it came to issues of elections, voters overwhelmingly selected to expand voting rights. BlogLeagues Support Redistricting Initiatives on November 6th BallotsIn states across the country, the League is working to put the power to draw lines in the hands of the people, not politicians. News ClipsTalking Points Memo: Michigan Group Submits 430,000 Signatures For Measure To Expand Voting AccessThe League of Women Voters of Michigan worked in coalition to get a measure expanding voting access on the November 2018 ballot.
