Ohio, Issue 1

Ohio Issue 1, which would've changed state's political mapmaking system, fails at ballot box
CLEVELAND — Ohio Issue 1 has captured lots of attention -- but did it pass or fail? Election results are still pending as the polls recently closed throughout Ohio at 7:30 p.m. We will update this article as soon as we have the final outcome from voters.
Ohio voters reject Issue 1, leaving politicians in control over map-making process
Elected officials will continue to draw Ohio Statehouse and U.S. Congressional district maps now that voters have rejected Issue 1, which proposed to replace politicians with a citizens redistricting commission,
Ohio voters reject Issue 1, rejecting plan to put citizens' panel in charge of redistricting
Ohio voters have rejected a change that would have removed politicians from the process of drawing congressional and legislative districts.
Ohio voters reject Issue 1, turning down anti-gerrymandering amendment
Ohio voters on Tuesday, Nov. 5, rejected Issue 1, a constitutional amendment that would have established new protocols for drawing legislative districts across the state. As of 11:21 p.m. when the Associated Press made its call, the "No" vote led with 54.1% of the vote (2,726,680) over the "Yes" vote with 45.9% (2,317,106).
Ohio voters reject replacing troubled mapmaking system with citizen-led redistricting commission
Ohio voters rejected a constitutional amendment Tuesday that would have established a citizen-led redistricting commission to replace an existing mapmaking system that repeatedly produced unconstitutional maps.
Ohio measure establishing citizen redistricting commission fails
A ballot measure that would have established a new body for drawing the state maps in Ohio, removing elected officials entirely, is projected to fail — dealing a blow to Democrats, according to Decision Desk HQ.
Why Ohio Issue 1 failed: Backers say ballot language 'duped' voters, opponents disagree
Ohio voters rejected Issue 1, a proposal to replace elected officials with a citizen commission to draw congressional and ...
The Columbus Dispatch on MSN1h
Issue 1 fails big in Ohio despite massive money advantage
Voters rejected Ohio Issue 1 Tuesday, choosing to stick with the status quo instead of setting up a new citizen commission ...
Opinion: Ohio Issue 1 pros and cons. 3 arguments for it and 3 against it?
Excerpt: Proposed by voter petitions, it’s called the “Citizens Not Politicians” amendment and would end gerrymandering ...
Dayton Daily News8h
Voters reject Ohio Issue 1 redistricting amendment
Antonio, D-Lakewood, said in a joint statement with the Ohio Senate Democratic ... by party affiliation and geography. In a statement, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce said it was pleased that ...
Issue 1: Voters to decide how electoral boundaries are drawn in Ohio
Ohio’s Issue 1, an amendment to end gerrymandering, has been a highly-discussed topic as advocates and opponents try to sway ...
Opinion
Opinion: Issue 1 and gerrymandering. 5 reasons to vote 'yes' and 'no' on 2024 Ohio ballot
Pros and cons of Ohio Issue One. Five reasons to vote for and 5 reasons to vote against the 2024 ballot issue.
Statehouse News Bureau13d
Black lawmakers’ Ohio Issue 1 positions fall along party lines
Ohio’s two Black Republican state lawmakers have diverged from their Black Democratic colleagues on Issue 1, the proposed ...
WVXU5dIn Depth
Analysis: Polling shows one-third of Ohio GOP voters will vote for Issue 1
A new poll of Ohio likely voters shows nearly one-third of Ohio Republicans are ignoring their party's "vote no" message on ...