Wondering what gerrymandering has to do with Issue 1, and how the process of drawing congressional maps actually impacts representation for voters? Gerrymandering and Issue 1 If it passes, Issue 1 would change Ohio’s redistricting…
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Ohio Black Judges Association Endorses Citizens Not Politicians Amendment to End Gerrymandering
“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…
Stop fueling partisan divides
Regardless of whether you are voting for incumbent Marcy Kaptur (D) or Derek Merrin (R), I urge you to vote ‘yes’ on Issue 1 to have fair legislative maps drawn in an open, transparent process….
Redrawing Ohio’s future with Issue 1
The sidewalk bordering voter parking at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is lined with signs advocating contrasting views on Issue 1. One sign reads, “Stop Gerrymandering. No on Issue 1,” while another nearby reads,…
The Post: Possible end of gerrymandering in Ohio lies within Issue 1
As many students make the weekly trip from campus to East State Street to buy groceries or for retail therapy, the inevitable passing of political signs outside homes catches eyes and creates conversation. The signs…
Morning Ag Clips: OFU Urges Rural Ohio to Vote YES on Issue 1
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Farmers Union, with 4,000 family farmer and consumer members statewide, is calling on rural Ohioans to support State Issue 1. “For decades Ohio has wrestled with establishing a fair way…
OCJ: Virtual town hall looks to reach Black Ohioans, urge support for Issue 1
Civil rights groups throughout the state have endorsed the proposed Ohio Issue 1 redistricting reform, and argued in favor of it during a town hall held Tuesday night. The impact of Issue 1 on Black…
“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…
Goal of Issue 1 is to stop gerrymandering
State Issue 1 was explained to interested voters at a forum held Monday at the Wood County Senior Center. Citizens Not Politicians is a coalition of people and organizations seeking to end gerrymandering in Ohio…