The League of Women Voters sent this message:

Right now, the Michigan Legislature is drawing new political district lines. This process happens only once every 10 years. That’s why we need to be sure that it’s done in a way that accurately reflects our communities.

Unfortunately, that’s usually not the case. Instead, the political party in power draws districts that will benefit them the most. This is not a Republican or Democratic issue – both parties do it all the time.

This year, let’s make a stand against political redistricting. Contact your state legislator and tell them that you want a transparent redistricting process – that means plenty of opportunity to understand the proposed districts, ask questions, and provide input.

If you want to learn more about how redistricting works, visit the website of the Michigan Redistricting Collaborative (MRC) at www.drawthelinemichigan.org. The MRC is a coalition of organizations dedicated to cleaning up the redistricting process in our state.