Ohio Democrats Propose Bipartisan Congressional Map Ahead of Redistricting Deadline
Columbus, Ohio – In a pivotal move to comply with Ohio’s 2018 constitutional amendment on redistricting, Democratic lawmakers are reaching across party lines to introduce what they call the fairest congressional map in recent history.
Ohio Senate Minority Leader Sen. Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) emphasized the importance of honoring voters’ wishes:
“Ohioans demanded fair maps through the 2018 amendment, and that’s exactly what we are delivering.”
Under the amendment, any redistricting maps passed during this period must receive bipartisan support, reinforcing a commitment to fair representation.
The proposed map reflects statewide voter preferences from the past 10 years, resulting in seven congressional districts that lean Democratic and eight that lean Republican. According to lawmakers, this approach aims to minimize county splits and increase district competitiveness, aligning more closely with Ohio’s political makeup.
The goal is to bring the new congressional map to a floor vote before the end of the month.
Republicans Yet to Comment
While Democratic legislators push for urgent bipartisan cooperation, House Republican leadership has remained silent on the proposed maps, stating it is too early in the process to provide feedback.
In 2024, an effort to create an independent redistricting commission via constitutional amendment failed to make it past the ballot, keeping the responsibility in lawmakers’ hands for now.
Sen. Antonio concluded:
“Ohioans deserve both parties to come together, act responsibly, and meet our constitutional duty before the deadline.”
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