As the start of election season approaches, people are looking at what will be on the ballot this year.
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One of the issues Ohioans will vote on is who will make the redistricting decision in our state.
It will help determine who you get to vote for to represent you in Columbus and Washington.
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In the Miami Valley, voters can vote early and in person, and drop off their absentee ballot starting October 8.
Issue 1 will see voters choose whether Ohio should remove politicians from the redistricting process.
Reapportionment is the process of redrawing the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives districts every decade based on the most recent census data.
Currently, elected politicians in Ohio make up the state’s redistricting commission, which draws the maps.
Voting yes on Issue 1 would create a 15-member Citizens Redistricting Commission consisting of five independents, five Republicans and five Democrats.
Elected politicians, lobbyists or political advisors would not be allowed on that committee.
Voting “no” on Issue 1 would maintain the current setup, which is the politician-led commission.
If voters approve Issue 1 and a new citizen commission, they will create new district maps next year in 2025.
If voters decide to stay with the politician-led commission, our current maps will remain fixed until 2030.
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