Redistricting

Ohio’s congressional map expires in 2026, and state lawmakers are required by law to redraw these districts this year, in 2025. After failing to adopt a 10-year map with bipartisan support in 2022, the Ohio General Assembly passed a temporary four-year map with only a simple majority.

There are three key deadlines to this year's process: The OGA has until September 30 to vote on a bipartisan map. If they fail to do so the Ohio Redistricting Commission has until October 31to approve a bipartisan map. If that effort also fails, the power returns to the OGA with a final deadline of November 30. Each body must hold at least two public hearings for individuals to provide in-person or written testimony for each proposed map.

The need for fair congressional districts is beyond overdue. Our elected officials must pass a bipartisan map that accurately represents their communities. Voters should choose their leaders, not the other way around.

Curious about the redistricting process? Review our Congressional Redistricting Flow Chart and Timeline which outlines the process for redrawing the U.S. Congressional map.

Take action here and urge lawmakers to adopt a fair congressional map.

On 1/14/22, Ohio Supreme Court Strikes Down Ohio’s Gerrymandered U.S. Congressional District Map; Ohio Legislature Must Go Back to Drawing Board. Read the press release.

On 1/12/22, VICTORY: Ohio Supreme Court Strikes Down Ohio's Gerrymandered Legislative Maps; Redistricting Commission Must Go Back to Drawing Board. Read the press release.

On 11/30/21, Groups Challenge Newly Passed Ohio Congressional Map as Unconstitutional Partisan Gerrymandering. Read the press release.

On 9/23/21, the ACLU of Ohio, LWV-Ohio, and APRI launched a legal challenge the new maps. Read the press release.