During a press conference today, Governor Mike DeWine opposed a constitutional amendment that will be on a ballot this November.
It would also bar current or former elected officials from serving. The current commission that draws the district maps has a current 5-2 Republican majority.The initiative is meant to get away from the
Iowa also highlights what factors should not be taken into consideration including favoritism for political party, incumbent legislator or member of congress. Data about the addresses of incumbents, voter registration, previous election results and demographic data are not considered. LaRose said the ballot language and title of the constitutional amendment will next be considered at a yet-to-be-scheduled Ohio Ballot Board meeting.
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