/tags/redistricting-reform redistricting reform en-US Copyright Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:28:53 GMT /government-politics/2024-11-05/ohio-voters-reject-issue-1-rejecting-plan-to-put-citizens-panel-in-charge-of-redistricting Ohio voters have rejected a change that would have removed politicians from the process of drawing congressional and legislative districts. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:28:53 GMT /government-politics/2024-11-05/ohio-voters-reject-issue-1-rejecting-plan-to-put-citizens-panel-in-charge-of-redistricting Jo Ingles /government-politics/2024-10-24/some-ohioans-say-voters-will-be-tricked-by-ballot-language-for-redistricting-issue Opponents of Ohio's Issue 1 say the ballot language is fair and accurate, but backers of the redistricting amendment say the wording is confusing to voters. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:04:26 GMT /government-politics/2024-10-24/some-ohioans-say-voters-will-be-tricked-by-ballot-language-for-redistricting-issue Jo Ingles /government-politics/2024-10-09/big-wheels-turning-as-ohio-voters-decide-who-will-take-the-drivers-seat-in-redistricting-process A bus tour by Republicans is part of the plan to convince early voters in Ohio to vote against Issue 1. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:30:51 GMT /government-politics/2024-10-09/big-wheels-turning-as-ohio-voters-decide-who-will-take-the-drivers-seat-in-redistricting-process Jo Ingles /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-09-17/redistricting-is-on-the-ballot-once-again-whats-different-this-time Despite objections from the group behind the amendment effort, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled the ballot language needed only minor changes. Now voters will once again have the chance to vote on how congressional maps are drawn. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:37:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-09-17/redistricting-is-on-the-ballot-once-again-whats-different-this-time /government-politics/2024-08-16/lawsuit-coming-over-controversial-ballot-language-adopted-by-republican-led-panel Citizens Not Politicians, the group bringing the ballot issue, said the Republican-dominated Ohio Ballot Board "manipulated" language before approving it. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:04:17 GMT /government-politics/2024-08-16/lawsuit-coming-over-controversial-ballot-language-adopted-by-republican-led-panel Jo Ingles /government-politics/2024-08-15/republican-dominated-ohio-ballot-board-to-decide-on-wording-of-fall-redistricting-proposal The group Citizens Not Politicians has submitted language it would like the Ohio Ballot Board to put before voters in November, but the panel doesn't have to approve it. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:50:37 GMT /government-politics/2024-08-15/republican-dominated-ohio-ballot-board-to-decide-on-wording-of-fall-redistricting-proposal Jo Ingles /government-politics/2024-08-12/ohio-redistricting-proposal-vs-iowa-plan-some-common-elements-but-also-big-differences Ohio voters will decide whether to change the map-drawing process this November - six years after the last time a redistricting amendment was on the ballot. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:59:09 GMT /government-politics/2024-08-12/ohio-redistricting-proposal-vs-iowa-plan-some-common-elements-but-also-big-differences Jo Ingles /government-politics/2024-08-01/redistricting-proposal-on-ohios-fall-ballot-includes-elements-from-iowa-plan-dewine-likes Gov. Mike DeWine says if Ohioans reject the amendment this fall, he will work with lawmakers to come up with a mapmaking process like Iowa's. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:25:59 GMT /government-politics/2024-08-01/redistricting-proposal-on-ohios-fall-ballot-includes-elements-from-iowa-plan-dewine-likes Jo Ingles /government-politics/2024-07-23/do-not-publish-its-official-redistricting-reform-will-be-on-the-ohio-ballot-this-fall The Ohio Secretary of State's office says the group backing the effort collected enough valid signatures to put the constitutional amendment before voters in November. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:09:56 GMT /government-politics/2024-07-23/do-not-publish-its-official-redistricting-reform-will-be-on-the-ohio-ballot-this-fall Jo Ingles /government-politics/2024-07-12/how-a-redistricting-amendment-might-affect-candidates-on-ohios-fall-ballot It appears likely an amendment to change how lawmakers' district lines are drawn in Ohio will make it on the November ballot. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:15:13 GMT /government-politics/2024-07-12/how-a-redistricting-amendment-might-affect-candidates-on-ohios-fall-ballot Jo Ingles