Ohio Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuits Against State's Legislative Maps

Despite bipartisan approval, critics argue the new maps favor Republicans and divide communities, maintaining an unfair representation.

The Ohio Supreme Court has dismissed three lawsuits challenging the state's legislative maps, citing unanimous, bipartisan approval.
The new maps, effective through 2030, give Republicans a projected supermajority in the Senate and a near two-thirds majority in the House.
Despite the bipartisan vote, critics argue the maps still favor one party and divide communities, maintaining an unfair representation.
The court's decision has been met with dissent, with the three Democratic justices arguing that bipartisan agreement does not necessarily equate to constitutional compliance.
Opponents of the current redistricting system are working towards constitutional changes, with efforts underway to place changes on the November 2024 ballot.