Antonio Renews Support for Fairness Ahead of Redistricting Process

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) issued a statement emphasizing the importance of fairness, transparency, and collaboration as Ohio prepares for another round of congressional redistricting. 

“Ohioans deserve congressional districts that respect communities, follow constitutional guidelines, and accurately reflect voters’ political preferences,” said Antonio. “I am deeply troubled by the types of partisan power grabs we’re currently witnessing in states like Texas, and I’m committed to working with my colleagues in a bipartisan process that puts Ohioans’ interests first.”

In 2022, the Ohio Supreme Court struck down multiple sets of congressional maps as unconstitutional partisan gerrymanders under Article XIX of the Ohio Constitution. Due to the lack of bipartisan support for the final enacted map, a new, proportional 7 Democratic seat, 8 Republican seat map must be drawn for the 2026 election.

A full timeline of Ohio’s congressional redistricting process can be found here.