Overview
- Gov. Mike DeWine formally scheduled the Ohio Redistricting Commission to convene Oct. 21 at the Statehouse, the first meeting notice issued this month.
- Republican leaders have not unveiled a congressional map; House Speaker Matt Huffman said talks are ongoing and a bipartisan-ready proposal could be presented at the meeting.
- The commission must secure four votes including both Democratic members and hold public meetings to adopt a plan by Oct. 31 under state constitutional rules.
- If the commission fails, the General Assembly can pass a map by simple majority with a Nov. 30 deadline, subject to anti-gerrymandering and proportionality requirements.
- Democrats advanced an 8–7 GOP-leaning map in September, citing roughly 54–55% GOP support in decade-long federal vote totals as Republicans currently hold 10 of Ohio’s 15 U.S. House seats.