“No one could argue with a straight face that this is a fair map. The bottom line is that Republicans drew the old map to stack the deck in their favor. They have now come back to replace that map with one that is even more tilted in their direction.” -David Niven www.newsrecord.org/news/the-con...

Some Indiana Republicans are unsure about redistricting. Republican leadership in the state Senate has said there aren't enough votes to support the project, even as Governor Mike Braun called a session to redraw maps. by Ben Thorp www.wvxu.org/2025-11-12/s...

Find your district: Ohio unveils new tool to show current and new congressional districts. New tool unveiled to show who is representing you in Congress. abc6onyourside.com/news/local/f...

Please join us on line for the Fair Districts Volunteer Huddle on Wednesday, November 12 at 6pm to discuss the Ohio Congressional map, the maneuvers, and what’s next. RSVP here: commoncause-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Letter to the Editor Ohio redistricting deal a sham This isn’t a deal. It’s an agreement for our politicians to break the law together Jordan McLaughlin, New Albany www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...

Redistricting Battles, Set Off by Trump, Have Few Parallels in U.S. History First, Texas redistricted. Other states followed, and now California. Some legal experts say it’s a crisis: “The wheels are coming off the car right now.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...

“They’ve hurt democracy by passing these maps. I think we would have been better served if they had stood their ground and let us try to do some sort of a referendum if it went through the legislature, and not cave in,” -Janine Migden-Ostrander, Ohio Consumers Counsel woub.org/2025/11/05/d...

Commentary Allowing politicians to stay in charge of Ohio redistricting has just led to more gerrymandering This is not what democracy looks like. This is what partisan preservation over democratic representation looks like. by Marilou Johanek ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/04/a...

Republican Kevin Coughlin announced Sunday that he’s dropping out of the race for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District, citing unfavorable changes made to the district by the Ohio Redistricting Commission that shifted it from a tossup to a Democratic-leaning seat. www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11...

Ohio's new congressional map continues national trend of more split urban-rural districts This forces representatives to answer to both urban and rural constituents alike once elected into office. by Kurt Knue www.wlwt.com/article/ohio...

“I wanted to see maps weeks ago w/time for the public to review them. I think commissioners decided beforehand they weren’t going to hear what we had to say. Hopefully we won't agree to this map and we’ll do a referendum. I’ve got my clipboard ready to go" -Andrea Yagoda www.10tv.com/article/news...

"We should put the independent redistricting commission back on the ballot in 2027, and with fair clear ballot wording, there's good polling that show's we will win by 10 to 15 points." abc6onyourside.com/news/local/n...

Will Ohio approve a new congressional map this week? Here's where redistricting stands The seven-member Ohio Redistricting Commission, tasked with crafting 15 new congressional districts, is slated to meet at 4 p.m. Oct. 30. by Jessie Balmert www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...

Thursday October 30 What’s Mappening Kent? Join us for a community conversation about all things redistricting United Methodist Church• 1435 E. Main St., Kent, OH 44240 actionnetwork.org/events/whats...

Ohio GOP doesn't have congressional map as deadline nears, Democrats consider referendum Ohio Republicans have still not proposed a congressional map, and it's a week away from their constitutional deadline to pass a bipartisan proposal. by Morgan Trau ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/23/o...

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Even though Republicans to date have presented no congressional redistricting plans in public or privately to Democrats, GOP leaders still insist a bipartisan deal can still be reached before the end of the month. But the clock is tickling. www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...

Tuesday, Oct 28 at 6:30 PM What's Mappening, Dayton? Join us for a community conversation about all things redistricting IBEW Hall•6550 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414 actionnetwork.org/events/whats...

The last week of early voting brings extended evening and weekend hours! If you want to vote by mail, you must have your application in to your county Board of Elections by 8:30pm on Tuesday- request it here: ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/absentee-ballot

Why States Should Think Again Before Closing Primaries Closing the primary certainly stymies crossover voting, but it also shuts independent voters out of the process entirely. www.governing.com/politics/why...

October 28 is National Vote Early Day! In Ohio, we don't need a reason to vote by mail or go to our early voting center- that's nobody's business but our own. Today is the last day to request an absentee ballot—you have to return your application to your county board of elections TONIGHT by 8:30.

Like a 🧟‍♀️we hoped was dead, SB 153, that massive, unnecessary, and deeply harmful anti-voter bill from last spring is back in committee. Let's put this bill in the ground once and for all: ☎️ Call General Government Committee Chair Sen. Kristina Roegner 614-466-4823 to tell her you oppose the bill

“The majority party has failed to produce a single proposed map for public review, shutting citizens out of the process and making it impossible to give meaningful feedback." -Catherine Turcer, Common Cause Ohio bgindependentmedia.org/fair-maps-me...

Ohio Redistricting Commission, tasked with approving bipartisan map, can’t agree on rules by Jo Ingles www.wvxu.org/2025-10-27/o...

Ohio GOP doesn't have congressional map as deadline nears, Democrats consider referendum Ohio Republicans have still not proposed a congressional map, and it's a week away from their constitutional deadline to pass a bipartisan proposal. by Morgan Trau ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/23/o...

Letter to the Editor Ohio Redistricting Commission is ignoring the Constitution and the voters. Our elected officials are ignoring us and not performing the basic duties that they are constitutionally required to perform. - John C. Anderson, Columbus www.daytondailynews.com/ideas-voices...

Tuesday, Oct 28 at 6:30 PM What's Mappening, Dayton? Join us for a community conversation about all things redistricting IBEW Hall•6550 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414 US actionnetwork.org/events/whats...

Letter to Editor Lawmakers frequently appear before cameras, delivering passionate speeches about why voter turnout & civic participation matter Well, I have a question for them: If it’s so important, then why don’t you show us the map? by Pierrette “Petee” Talley www.newsbreak.com/the-blade-15...

Today Weds Oct 23 at 6:30pm Join us for a community conversation about all things redistricting "What's Mappening Bowling Green?" Wood County Public Library 251 N Main St, Bowling Green, OH actionnetwork.org/events/whats...

Opinion Good candidates shouldn't have to rig the system. Ohioans need fair voting maps. It is time to draw maps that serve the people, not politicians. by Deidra Reese www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...

Ohio Republicans have still not proposed a congressional map, and it’s a week away from their constitutional deadline to pass a bipartisan proposal. by Morgan Trau ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/23/o...

The Ohio Redistricting Commission met on Tuesday The people asked: Where’s the map? Do your job. Shame! #FairMapsOhio #OhioRedistrictingCommission #EndGerrymanderingOhio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The first state redistricting commission meeting ended in jeers from the public, begging the GOP to "do their jobs." Now, Democrats in D.C. are discussing recourse if they believe the map passed is gerrymandered. by Morgan Trau www.news5cleveland.com/news/politic...

Even Kids are Asking "Where is the Map?" Call Speaker Matt Huffman at 614.466.6344 #ohioredistrictingcommission #fairmaps #redistricting #activism www.youtube.com/shorts/K493I...

These voters want to overturn Missouri's new gerrymandered congressional map A group called People Not Politicians Missouri is working to overturn the state's new map. www.npr.org/2025/10/18/n...

States are redistricting to help one party but sometimes the move can backfire Some Republicans remain hesitant, partially because of concerns that mid-decade redistricting could backfire. apnews.com/article/redi...

Even Kids are Asking "Where is the Map?" Call Speaker Matt Huffman at 614.466.6344 #ohioredistrictingcommission #fairmaps #redistricting #activism www.youtube.com/shorts/K493I...

Even Kids are Asking "Where is the Map?" Call Speaker Matt Huffman at 614.466.6344 #ohioredistrictingcommission #fairmaps #redistricting #activism www.youtube.com/shorts/K493I...

Ohio Redistricting Commission will meet Tuesday, but may not be looking at Republican map yet by Jo Ingles www.statenews.org/government-p...

Supreme Court conservatives poised to further gut the Voting Rights Act The court may be on the brink of forbidding the consideration of race in redistricting www.cnn.com/2025/10/14/p...

Ohio is nearly halfway to the next constitutional deadline for congressional redistricting, and so far no public movement to reconvene the Ohio Redistricting Commission has been made. by Susan Tebben ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/15/o...

Why Ohio GOP hasn't produced a congressional redistricting map yet by Morgan Trau www.news5cleveland.com/news/politic...

Catherine Turcer, Common Cause Ohio who supported the amendment in 2018, said “One of the things I think is really sad is there are all sorts of ways where lawmakers are encouraged to live up to the obligations in the Ohio constitution. Now, clearly they’re not adequate” www.wvxu.org/2025-10-13/t...

Join us Weds, Oct 15 at 7:30pm for a deep dive into Ohio's redistricting shenanigans! We're teaming with @redwineblueusa.bsky.social Ohio to explore the real harm caused by the congressional map we already have. Register: bit.ly/RedistrictingShenanigans

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Join us Weds, Oct 15 at 7:30pm for a deep dive into Ohio's redistricting shenanigans! We're teaming with @redwineblueusa.bsky.social Ohio to explore the real harm caused by the congressional map we already have & call out the tricks that keep our maps unfair Register: bit.ly/RedistrictingShenanigans

The war over US congressional redistricting: How is it playing out, state by state? By Joseph Ax www.reuters.com/world/us/how...

Letter to the Editor I used artificial intelligence, and within 30 seconds, it drew a map that complies with Ohio law. Stop playing games with our votes! Ginny Solomon, Pepper Pike www.cleveland.com/letters/2025...

Join us Weds, Oct 8 at 6pm, for the Fair Districts All Volunteer Huddle At October's Huddle, we'll update you on Ohio’s congressional redistricting – where are we in the process? What hearings have been held? What can we expect next? Plus much more! RSVP commoncause-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

As members of Congress cause a government shutdown, Ohio has a stalemate of its own. Lawmakers missed their redistricting deadline, and with no future meeting set, targeted Democrats worry about fair representation on the national stage. by Morgan Trau www.news5cleveland.com/news/politic...