Ohio Democrats Fight for Fair, Constitutional Maps Absent Republican Proposal, Delays in Redistricting Process

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus), alongside the House Democratic members on the Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting Monday advocated for a hearing on House Bill (HB) 442. Monday’s first public hearing did not include a Republican proposed map. Democrats will continue to hold Republicans accountable for their attempt to tip the scales of democracy with extreme partisan gerrymandering, at the request of President Donald Trump.

“I want to thank everyone who came to testify Monday despite the limited information and only one map being presented. Transparency and public input are essential to ensuring fairness. We must keep fighting for a process that respects the voices of all Ohioans and delivers maps drawn with integrity and with people — not special interests — in mind,” said Rep. Cockley

In accordance with Art. XIX, Sec. 1(G) of the Ohio Constitution, the committee is mandated to meet again for public hearings. Monday’s Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting hearing can be viewed in its entirety here.