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Issue 1
Independent Redistricting Commission
Ohio·2024·Constitutional Amendment·Passed
Summary
Created an independent citizens redistricting commission to draw state legislative and congressional district maps, replacing the politician-controlled process that had produced maps repeatedly struck down by courts. It passed with about 54% of the vote.
Results
Yes53.8%
No46.2%
Arguments
For
Removes politicians from the process of drawing their own districts, ending years of gerrymandering litigation and creating fair maps drawn by citizens with no partisan interest.
Against
Opponents questioned whether an appointed commission would truly be nonpartisan, arguing the selection process could still be influenced by political actors.