US House Redistricting: Ohio

[greenforest32]

A redistricting commission measure might qualify for the Nov. 2012 ballot. Signature deadline is today and it's a constitutional amendment so I don't think the legislature can override it. Not sure if the measure would redraw the existing maps or just draw the next round of maps in 2021/2022.

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/019056910f1b459695944f2c201396f1/OH--Ohio-Redistricting-Amendment

You must be logged in to read this quote.

[greenforest32]

The initial round of signatures came up short and they have 10 more days to submit more in order to qualify the measure for the ballot

http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/state-regional/redistricting-petitions-are-short-130000-signature/nPx3M/

You must be logged in to read this quote.

You must be logged in to read this quote.

[greenforest32]

The additional batch of signatures has been submitted: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/f10b80151194480fbc34d52084c99e07/OH--Ohio-Redistricting-Amendment

You must be logged in to read this quote.

[greenforest32]

Probably in 10 days or so. If it made the ballot, I don't know if it would pass. Redistricting-related initiatives have failed before: http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Redistricting_measures_on_the_ballot#tab=By_year

[greenforest32]

The measure has qualified for the November ballot: www.vindy.com/news/2012/aug/06/ohio-redistricting-issue-headed-november-ballot/

You must be logged in to read this quote.

It would redraw the existing maps if it passed: http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2012/08/ohio_elections_chief_validates.html

You must be logged in to read this quote.