Overview
- The new Ohio map gives Republicans an advantage in about 12 of the state’s 15 congressional districts, making the seats of Reps. Greg Landsman and Marcy Kaptur more Republican‑leaning while slightly shoring up Rep. Emilia Sykes’ district for Democrats.
- The seven‑member Ohio Redistricting Commission approved the plan 7–0 at the Oct. 31 deadline as a negotiated compromise, and the map is slated to be in place for six years through the next redistricting cycle.
- Because the plan was adopted by the commission rather than the legislature, it is not subject to a voter referendum under Ohio rules, though court challenges remain possible.
- In Virginia, the state Senate approved the first legislative passage of a constitutional amendment to let lawmakers redraw the congressional map mid‑decade if other states do so, a move that still requires a second legislative vote and voter approval.
- California’s Proposition 50 goes to voters Nov. 4, and a USA TODAY analysis estimates the proposed changes could flip up to six GOP‑held House seats if the measure passes.