Ohio Voters to Decide on Redistricting Overhaul in November

Proposed amendment seeks to remove politicians from map-drawing process, establishing independent commission.

Citizens Not Politicians campaign gathered 535,005 valid signatures to qualify the amendment for the ballot.
The amendment proposes a 15-member panel of Republicans, Democrats, and independents to draw district maps.
Current system, criticized for gerrymandering, led to multiple court challenges and rejected maps.
Retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor supports the amendment as a step towards electoral fairness.
Ohio Ballot Board must approve the measure's language by August 22 for it to appear on the ballot.