US EditionOhio commission and Virginia lawmakers consider moves toward mid-decade congressional redistricting
Ohio's bipartisan plan favors Republicans in 12 of 15 districts for 2026-2031, while Virginia advances amendment to enable mid-decade redistricting by legislature under certain conditions.
- The Ohio commission's proposed map may improve Republican chances in districts held by Democratic U.S. Representatives Greg Landsman and Marcy Kaptur, noted the implications of voting trends from the last presidential election.
- If the Ohio commission does not adopt a redistricting map, the Republican-led Legislature will create one that could strengthen the GOP's congressional delegation.
- Democrats aim to maintain their majority in Virginia's House of Delegates to advance a constitutional amendment for new congressional maps.
- Critics argue that mid-decade redistricting undermines Virginia's tradition of bipartisanship, while others call for a new approach due to unprecedented challenges.
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Ohio panel and Virginia lawmakers move forward with congressional redistricting plans | News Channel 3-12
Associated Press (AP) — A Republican-dominated Ohio panel adopted new US House districts on Friday that could boost the GOP’s chances of winning two additional seats in next year’s elections and aid President Donald Trump’s efforts to hold on to a slim congressional majority. The action by the Ohio Redistricting Commission came as Virginia’s Democratic-led General Assembly advanced a proposed constitutional amendment that could pave the way for …
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