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Ohio Redistricting Amendment
Ohio voters to decide on citizen-led redistricting commission to replace the current gerrymandered system.
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- Who opposes the proposed amendment and why?
- Governor Mike DeWine and other leading GOP officials oppose the amendment, citing concerns about unaccountable unelected members and the "proportionality" standard that considers the political makeup of the state.
- What controversy surrounds the ballot language?
- The ballot language describing Issue 1 has been a subject of litigation, with opponents arguing it is misleading and inaccurate, while the court allowed it to stand with minor revisions.
- What is the main issue Ohio voters will decide on?
- Ohio voters will decide on a proposed amendment to establish a citizen-led redistricting commission, replacing the current system deemed unconstitutionally gerrymandered.
- What is the proposed change to the redistricting system?
- The proposed amendment aims to create a 15-member commission of Republicans, Democrats, and independents to draw statehouse and congressional boundaries, selected by retired judges.
- What alternative system is suggested by opponents, and how do supporters respond?
- Supporters argue the amendment avoids the problem of state lawmakers having final say on district maps, while opponents suggest Iowa's system, where lawmakers are prohibited from consulting past election results, is a better alternative.