After much debate and scrutiny, the Michigan Redistricting Commission has approved new legislative maps for the next decade.

 

In a vote Tuesday afternoon, eight of 13 members of the panel created by a voter-approved constitutional amendment voted for the 13-district plan.

 

Michigan lost a house seat in the 2020 census.

 

Republicans Fred Upton, Bill Huizenga, and Peter Meijer could compete for two districts on the west side of the state if they all run.

 

Groups on both sides of the political aisle have threatened lawsuits over the new maps.

 

The new state Senate and House maps were also approved.

 

Commissioners say they don't expect everyone to be happy, but they did the best in the time they had.