In Ohio, as in most states, the legislature has the power to create congressional voting district maps, which usually means the party in power makes the decisions. This frequently results in districts being drawn in favor of that party, often all but guaranteeing its candidates win in future elections.
On Tuesday, Ohioans will be able to vote on , which, if it passes, will change how voting districts are created in the state. Ohio lawmakers came up with the new, bipartisan way to draw the lines for congressional districts, in hopes of making for more fair elections.
Joining "Cincinnati Edition" to discuss Ohio Issue 1 and the history of redistricting in the state are reporter and producer Andy Chow (); Columbus Bureau Chief Chrissie Thompson (); and Howard Wilkinson ().
For more information on Ohio Issue 1 visit the sites of the , , or .