Last year the Ohio Redistricting Commission was responsible for redrawing the legislative maps in the state. The process took time, with several maps being ruled unconstitutional by the Ohio Supreme Court. The latest map has…
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Sign the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment
This November could be a turning point in Ohio. No, not in any of our elections to send presidents, senators, or representatives to Washington—as important as those races are. I write instead of the Citizens…
Ohio’s gerrymandered districts let politicians ignore rural voters
A common notion about gerrymandering here in Ohio is that, as practiced by the party currently in power in Ohio, it gives rural voters (because they tend to lean Republican) disproportionate influence at the expense…
Why Ohio must change course and approve new redistricting amendment
Ohioans are likely to face a pivotal decision in November — one that could have a long-lasting and profound impact on the social and economic vitality of this state that we so cherish and love….
Citizens Not Politicians Plans End to Gerrymandering
Originally posted in the Maumee Mirror
Fair maps essential for democracy | Tribune Chronicle
Three strikes and you’re out? The politicians in Ohio have struck out three times, and we, the citizens of Ohio, are crying foul. Strike 1: Ignoring the will of the voters and the Ohio Supreme…
Ballot Board Certifies Amendment; Citizens-Led Effort to End Gerrymandering in Ohio to Kick Off Signature Gathering Campaign
The Ohio Ballot Board today unanimously certified the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment, clearing the way for everyday citizens across Ohio in the coming days to begin collecting signatures to put the constitutional amendment to end…
Coalition Proactively Addresses Typographical Error in AG-Approved Amendment Summary
One-Digit Discrepancy Does Not Impact Substance of the Amendment, Which Will Be Refiled to Begin Signature Gathering Soon The nonpartisan Citizens Not Politicians coalition working to end gerrymandering in Ohio sent a letter today to…
Citizens Not Politicians Coalition Celebrates Ballot Board Decision
Statewide Nonpartisan Coalition to Soon Begin Collecting Signatures to Place Amendment on November 2024 Ballot to End Gerrymandering in Ohio Today’s decision by the Ohio Ballot Board that the nonpartisan Citizens Not Politicians Amendment is…