Overview

• The proposed amendment would establish a 15-member Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission to draw district maps.
• Current and former politicians, lobbyists, and political party officials would be barred from the commission.
• The initiative has bipartisan support and aims to ensure fair, transparent, and impartial redistricting.
• Signatures are being verified by the Ohio Secretary of State; over 413,000 valid signatures are needed.
• If passed, the new commission could take effect as early as the 2026 elections.