Ohio Redistricting Commission Reaches Bipartisan Consensus on New Statehouse Maps

The Ohio Redistricting Commission has adopted a new set of Statehouse maps with bipartisan support, showing a Republican-to-Democratic advantage in both the Ohio House and Senate. The maps include several toss-up seats for both parties. The commission faced criticism from advocacy coalitions for what they called a political power grab. Public testimony highlighted concerns about partisan gerrymandering and a lack of transparency. The maps could still be challenged in the Ohio Supreme Court, but the commission does not expect any further changes.