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Ohio Approves GOP-Leaning Congressional Map in Unanimous Commission Vote

Democrats backed the deal to preempt a tougher legislature-drawn plan.

FILE - The William McKinley Monument is silhouetted in front of the west side of the Ohio Statehouse, April 15, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
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Overview

  • The new Ohio map gives Republicans an advantage in roughly 12 of 15 U.S. House districts, weakening Democratic Reps. Greg Landsman and Marcy Kaptur while improving Rep. Emilia Sykes’ prospects.
  • Commissioners from both parties voted 7-0 after last-minute negotiations designed to avert a more aggressive map and reduce the likelihood of a losing referendum effort.
  • The map is set to govern the 2026 elections and remain in place through the next redistricting cycle under Ohio’s constitutional process.
  • Ohio was uniquely required to redraw this cycle because its 2022 plan lacked bipartisan approval, and the commission’s vote drew protests from advocates who decried a closed process and unfair districts.
  • The decision comes as multiple states pursue mid-cycle remaps following President Trump’s push, with California voters set to decide Proposition 50 on Nov. 4 that would let lawmakers replace the independent commission and, according to USA TODAY’s precinct analysis, potentially flip several GOP-held seats.