Michigan’s redistricting commission has approved a process and schedule to adopt congressional and legislative maps by year’s end.

Tony Daunt, executive director of the Michigan Freedom Fund, will succeed Aaron Van Langevelde, whose term expires Jan. 31. Under law, the Democratic governor had to choose one of three people nominated by the state Republican Party. After the board certified the results, Daunt applauded the move, saying the vote should have been 4-0. In a lengthy statement, Van Langevelde said it was no surprise he was not re-nominated. A spokesman for the state GOP said Van Langevelde did not reach out to the party about serving another term.

A new poll out this past week now shows Gretchen Whitmer with just a seven and a half point lead over Bill Schuette -- that's closer than it's been. Katie Fahey, Executive Director, Voters Not Politicians and Tony Daunt, Executive Director, Michigan Freedom Fund appeared on this week's edition of Flashpoint to discuss Proposal 2. Steve Mitchell of Mitchell Research and Communication and Jill Alper of Alper Strategies also joined Flashpoint. Segment 1:Katie Fahey, Executive Director, Voters Not Politicians and Tony Daunt, Executive Director, Michigan Freedom Fund. Segment 2:Steve Mitchell, Mitchell Research and Communication and Jill Alper, Alper StrategiesSegment 3:Flashpoint is hosted by WDIV Local 4 anchor Devin Scillian.