Ohio Issue 1 Redistricting Amendment Explained

Ohio voters in November will vote on an amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would change the process by which state and federal legislative district maps are drawn. The biggest change relates to who would draw the maps. It would replace the current redistricting commission, which is comprised of elected politicians, and replace it with an appointed citizens redistricting commission comprised of members of both major political parties and others who have no professional affiliation with politics. This issue will be Issue 1 on the November ballot and is the only statewide issue before voters this election. Here’s what you need to know about Issue 1.