Redistricting 2025
We are entering yet another redistricting season in Ohio - one mandated by the Ohio Constitution. It is important to know the timeline, and action you can take to work for fair maps.
Here is the timeline:
1. September 30, 2025 - Deadline for Ohio General Assembly to pass a map. Must pass a 6-year map with a 60% majority of all members of both chambers and 50% of all Republicans and all Democrats. If the General Assembly cannot pass the map, go to 2.
2. October 31, 2025 - Deadline for Ohio Redistricting Commission to pass a map. The five Republicans and two Democrats on the Commission must agree to the new map by a 4/7 vote - 2 R's and 2 D's. If the Redistricting Commission cannot pass the maps, go to 3.
3. November 30, 2025 - Deadline for Ohio General Assembly to pass a map. The maps must be passed by a 60% supermajority and with 50% from both parties. If the maps pass with only a simple majority the districts have additional constitutional requirements and must be replaced after four years.
Although we do not have a vote in the General Assembly, we do have influence - and more influence when we show up. Please consider devoting Wednesday, September 17, to rallying for Fair Maps in Columbus. The rally goes from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, and meets in front of Trinity Episcopal Church, 125 E. Broad St., Columbus. You can find a registration link in the QR code of the graphic shown below.
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