Overview

• Issue 1 aims to establish a 15-member independent commission to handle redistricting, removing this power from elected officials.
• Proponents argue the amendment will end gerrymandering and create fairer, more representative districts in Ohio.
• Opponents claim the measure is a progressive power grab, funded by out-of-state interests, that could undermine voter accountability.
• Critics express concerns about the commission's lack of direct accountability to voters and potential bias in district creation.
• The debate has intensified as both sides accuse each other of misleading tactics and the use of 'dark money' to influence the outcome.