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Deadline fast approaching for new proposed Ohio redistricting change: Capitol Letter


Deadline fast approaching for new proposed Ohio redistricting change: Capitol Letter
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Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman, a Lima Republican, explains to reporters his reasoning for proposing allowing lawmakers to change the state s redistricting deadlines on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
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New deadline crunch: The state legislature has until next week to carry out Senate President Matt Huffman’s last-minute plan to ask voters to let lawmakers change the deadlines for Ohio’s upcoming redistricting process. Per Andrew Tobias, Huffman wants to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot for the Aug. 3 election, the filing deadline for which is May 5. Huffman, a Republican, also said he thinks Democratic opposition would tank the plan, so he plans to not move forward with the proposed amendment if there isn’t bipartisan support. ....

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Census data delay puts Ohio redistricting behind schedule: Capitol Letter


Census data delay puts Ohio redistricting behind schedule: Capitol Letter
Updated Feb 15, 2021;
Posted Feb 15, 2021
Ohio s congressional map is pieced together with four intentionally Democratic districts and 12 for the Republicans.
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Map crunch: The Census Bureau says it could be as late as Sept. 30 before it provides states with the 2020 data necessary to draw new congressional and Statehouse district lines, the result of coronavirus-related delays. The detailed local population counts normally are available by the end of March, Rich Exner reports. That means some Ohio deadlines for drawing new maps will be broken. The maps, for elections from 2022 through 2030, will be the first under voter-approved reform. Secretary of State Frank LaRose tweeted Saturday that the delay was “unacceptable” and said he’s working with Attorney General Dave Yost to “explore options.” ....

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