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Instead of a partisan-driven process that we see in so many other states, the MICRC held an open process to fix these maps that allows voters of color to elect their candidates of choice to the state legislature.\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\nCommon Cause Michigan was part of the Voters Not Politicians coalition that helped pass an independent citizen redistricting commission as part of Proposal 2 in 2018. The MICRC passed its first maps in December 2021, but a court struck down some House and Senate districts in December 2023. Common Cause Michigan encouraged the MICRC to fix their maps. New House districts were accepted in March. 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