COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Backers of an Ohio redistricting proposal that’s been struggling to grab voter attention want people to know they’ve united some odd bedfellows.
The initiative labeled Issue 1 on Tuesday’s ballot seeks to overhaul how the state draws legislative districts.
It’s been endorsed by both Ohio State and Michigan fans, by both business and labor groups - and now by groups on both sides of the abortion debate: NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio and Ohio Right to Life.
The proposal would replace a redistricting system criticized for fostering gerrymandering by the majority party with a process described as more fair, bipartisan and transparent.
A seven-member commission of the governor, secretary of state, auditor and four legislative appointees would draw district boundaries. Two minority-party votes would be needed to adopt a 10-year legislative map.
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