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Join us for a conversation with local leaders on the benefits and drawbacks of Issue 1 and the future of redistricting reform in Ohio.
Panelists
- Larry Obhof
President, Ohio Senate - Catherine Turcer
Executive Director, Common Cause Ohio - Kenny Yuko
Minority Leader, Ohio Senate
Moderator
- Karen Kasler
Statehouse News Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio and Television
On May 8, Ohioans will vote on Issue 1, the Bipartisan Congressional Redistricting Reform Amendment. The amendment needs a simple majority of votes on May 8 to become part of the Ohio Constitution.
The bill, a compromise between Republicans, Democrats, and the Fair Districts=Fair Elections coalition, would require 50 percent of the minority party's votes to approve a congressional district map for 10 years. That map would have to keep 65 counties whole, only split up to 18 counties once, and up to five counties twice. The proposed changes would take effect for the next redistricting process slated for 2021, following the 2020 census.
If passed, Issue 1 would make Ohio the first state to require a certain level of support from the two major parties to approve a congressional redistricting plan in the state legislature.
