Volunteers at the 14th District Democratic headquarters for the midterm election in Detroit, Mich., on Nov 8, 2022. The 14th District map must now be redrawn. Jeff Kowalksy/AFP via Getty Images February 2, 2024 An independent commission is racing to redraw Detroit’s voting maps under a federal court order − but the change may not elect more Black candidates Marjorie Sarbaugh-Thompson, Wayne State University and Lyke Thompson, Wayne State University The commission has tight deadlines to finalize new maps. 2 voting rights experts explain the messy situation.