COLUMBUS, Ohio — Voters in Ohio have been asked to decide whether to accept or deny Issue 1, a proposal to change the state’s troubled political mapmaking system.
The amendment would replace the current Ohio Redistricting Commission, made up of three statewide officeholders and four state lawmakers, with an independent body selected directly by citizens.
If approved, the citizens sitting on the panel will be made up of Democratic, Republican and Independent citizens who represent different geographic areas and demographics around the state.
No current or former politicians, political party officials, lobbyists or large political donors would be able to sit on the panel.
The effort follows the existing structure’s repeated failure to produce constitutional maps.
📺 10TV+ ELECTION SPECIAL: From the latest electoral count in the presidential race to local races and issues in central Ohio, we’re bringing you live election coverage on 10TV+, 10TV.com, the 10TV News app, and YouTube.
The best way to watch this election special is on a big screen via the free 10TV+ streaming platform, available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV.
After the 2020 U.S. Census, the Ohio Supreme Court shot down seven legislative and congressional redistricting maps as unconstitutionally gerrymandered to favor Republicans. However, the last statehouse map was approved unanimously by the current redistricting commission.
Those opposing Issue 1 raise questions about accountability and say the process should stay in the hands of elected officials because the 15 members won't be picked by voters.
WHERE CAN I GET ELECTION RESULTS?
WBNS-10TV will share election results after the polls close, which you can check live on 10TV News, 10TV+ and at 10TV.com/elections. Be sure to follow 10TV on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for complete coverage.
Receive breaking news alerts on Election Day via the free 10TV mobile app.
What time will Ohio election results come in?
Expect to see the first results shortly after 7:30 p.m. Absentee ballots are the first votes counted, according to the Secretary of State's office.