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Should politicians be banned from drawing Ohio’s voting district maps?

This issue centers on the 'Citizens Not Politicians' amendment, which removes politicians from the redistricting process entirely. Proponents argue the current system allows the GOP to ignore court orders and draw maps that unfairly favor them, effectively letting them pick their voters. Opponents argue that handing this power to an unelected commission removes accountability and is a deceptive attempt by Democrats to gain seats they can't win at the ballot box.

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Yes

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Yes, stop the unconstitutional gerrymandering that rigs GOP supermajorities.

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Yes, give power to a non-partisan citizens commission.

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No

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No, unelected commissions are a Trojan horse for liberal power grabs.

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No, only elected representatives are accountable to voters.

 @BDRXD45 from Ohio  answered…2wks2W

Yes, and ban partisan gerrymandering nationwide

 @BDQF82TDemocrat from Ohio  answered…2wks2W

Yes, and implement Campaign Finance Reform, and Implement a National Independent Redistricting Commission instead, that regulates Congressional District boundaries across all 50 US States

 @BDNZP4F  from Ohio  answered…2wks2W

No, however, there should be more policies that hold politicians accountable for the creation of district maps.

 @BDNHG89 from Ohio  answered…3wks3W

no stance

 @BDN7GRXLibertarian from Ohio  answered…3wks3W

Allow Ranked Choice voting and proportional representation. This would eliminate gerrymandering.

 @BDG43RR from Ohio  answered…4wks4W

Implement RCV and Proportional Representation

 @BDFJS6C from Ohio  answered…4wks4W

Yes, gerrymandering should be gotten rid of entirely.

 @BD4NYML from Ohio  answered…1mo1MO

They should make one politician from each party redraw the district maps together

 @BD38Z8Q from Ohio  answered…1mo1MO

There is ongoing debate about whether elected officials should be barred from drawing legislative maps or whether that responsibility should remain with legislatures with oversight. Supporters of bans argue it reduces partisan gerrymandering and increases fairness through independent commissions. Opponents argue it removes democratic accountability and shifts power to unelected bodies that may not be fully neutral. Many states use hybrid approaches combining legislative input with independent or judicial review.

 @BCRGWKC from Ohio  answered…2mos2MO

Although a nonpartisan committee would be ideal. A committee that reflects the split of the state house and senate might be more realistic.

 @BCQRD75Independent from Ohio  answered…2mos2MO

ban congress

 @BCFXJVF from Ohio  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, create a commission of professors who study government

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