Ohio Redistricting Amendment Faces Legal Challenge
Ohio Redistricting Amendment Faces Legal Challenge
Ohio Redistricting Amendment Faces Legal Challenge
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Citizens Not Politicians has filed a lawsuit against Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and the Ohio Ballot Board, challenging the language used to describe Issue 1 on the November ballot. The group argues that the language is biased and misleading, designed to prevent the amendment, which aims to end gerrymandering by establishing a nonpartisan 15-member Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission, from passing. The Ohio Supreme Court is being asked to compel the Ballot Board to adopt impartial and truthful language. Critics argue that the current GOP-approved language falsely emphasizes negative aspects and misleads voters, undermining the amendment's intent. If passed, the amendment would prevent current or former politicians from drawing voting districts and ensure fair representation. The lawsuit underscores ongoing tensions over redistricting in Ohio, with significant implications for future elections.

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