Ohio Attorney General Denies Language for Political Map Reform Amendment

The Ohio Attorney General's Office has rejected the petition language for a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at reforming the state's political mapmaking process, stating that it failed to provide a fair and accurate summary of the proposal. The amendment, supported by the group Citizens Not Politicians, seeks to replace the current Ohio Redistricting Commission with an independent body chosen directly by citizens. The existing system has faced criticism for producing gerrymandered maps, leading to court challenges. The proposed amendment would also prohibit politicians, party officials, lobbyists, and major political donors from serving on the commission. Despite the rejection, the group plans to make necessary adjustments and collect new signatures to refile the amendment.