“Voters should be empowered to select their representatives, not the other way around.” COLUMBUS – In an open letter available on the Ohio Black Judges Association (OBJA) website, the Ohio Black Judges Association announced its…
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“Yes on 1” Finance Report Shows Broad Support to End Gerrymandering
Pre-General Election Report Shows $12.5 Million in Contributions Since July 1, Nearly $39.5 Million Total Columbus, OH — The grassroots, nonpartisan Citizens Not Politicians Campaign today filed its pre-general election finance report showing that…
Unanimous: Every Endorsing Newspaper Urges Yes on Issue 1
Ohio’s major newspapers are speaking out on Issue 1, the Citizens Not Politicians amendment to end gerrymandering, and the verdict is unanimous: All newspapers that have taken a position urge readers to Vote Yes on…
Case Closed: Republican O’Connor Holds Gerrymandering Politicians in Contempt
COLUMBUS – Former Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor brings down the gavel on the shameless lying politicians in a powerful new Yes on 1 ad now airing statewide. “When I was Chief Justice, our Supreme…
Latest Issue 1 Ad Shows How Ending Gerrymandering Will Shift Balance of Power from Politicians to Citizens
“Politicians and lobbyists put their fingers on the scale by rigging voting districts giving more power to the rich and elite” COLUMBUS – The Yes on Issue 1 campaign has launched its latest ad and…
Ohio & National Election Experts Endorse Issue 1 to End Gerrymandering in Ohio
Nonpartisan election experts and organizations from across the U.S. and Ohio today issued endorsements for voting Yes on Issue 1 to end gerrymandering in Ohio. “In short, Issue 1 is an effective remedy to Ohio’s…
Facts About Issue 1 the Politicians Don’t Want You to Know
As the final weeks of the Issue 1 campaign approach, various groups are sharing claims about the amendment that are simply not true. To help voters stay informed, here’s an Issue 1 Fact Check Guide,…
U.S. Army Veteran Stars in New ‘Yes on Issue 1’ Ad
“I didn’t join the military to protect career politicians” COLUMBUS – Ohio citizen and proud U.S. Army veteran Brandon Barcus takes center stage in a powerful new ad supporting Issue 1, urging voters to…
In New ‘Yes on 1’ Ad, Chief Justice O’Connor Calls Out Lawless Politicians Who Drew Gerrymandered Maps Seven Times
“Restore power to where it belongs—with citizens, not politicians. Vote Yes on Issue 1” COLUMBUS – A new ‘Yes on Issue 1’ ad launched today has this simple message: Take it from the lifelong…
Civil Rights Leaders Urge Yes on Issue 1 Vote to End Gerrymandering
‘Politicians want to shut us down and keep power out of our hands’ In a show of unity in the face of lies by Ohio’s politicians, power brokers, and political insiders, some of the most…