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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 2d

"There’s a lot of anger and frustration in this room, and it’s not just the result of this most recent betrayal. You have shown all of us, all of Ohio, that politicians cannot be involved in drawing district lines."
-Mia Lewis, @commoncauseohio.bsky.social
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Ohio approves new congressional map to be used through 2030 election in bipartisan deal

Ohio's top politicians approved a new congressional map with bipartisan support − a compromise to avoid worst-case scenarios for both parties.

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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 2d

Jen Miller, executive director, @lwvohio.bsky.social, said the public was shut out, the process was rigged and incumbents were favored. "Republican and Democratic voters feel like their parties sold them out–and they're both right."
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Ohio approves new congressional map to be used through 2030 election in bipartisan deal

Ohio's top politicians approved a new congressional map with bipartisan support − a compromise to avoid worst-case scenarios for both parties.

www.dispatch.com

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 2d

Mia Lewis, @commoncauseohio.bsky.social criticized the map for its lack of geographic compactness, pointing out how it breaks up the Columbus area into districts sprawling across the state.
“This process doesn’t work,” Lewis said.
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Ohio officials approve new congressional map that could help GOP

In the bipartisan deal struck between legislative leaders, Republicans will abandon plans to pursue a more aggressive GOP-tilted map.

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Ohio Fair Courts Alliance @ohfaircourts.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: Ohio officials unanimously approved a new congressional map with a 12-3 GOP advantage. The plan, hashed out through backroom negotiations between the two parties, will be in place from 2026 through 2031.

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Ohio adopts new congressional map with 12-3 GOP advantage

Ohio officials unanimously approved new boundaries for the state’s 15 congressional districts on Friday in a plan that would give Republicans a 12-to-3 advantage over Democrats, on paper.

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Ohio Fair Courts Alliance @ohfaircourts.bsky.social · 2d

🧑‍⚖️ Judges matter! Get to know the candidates running for municipal court in your Ohio county before you cast your ballot.

🔎 Find your candidates, their bios + their answers to the Vote411 questionnaire at vote411.org/

🗳️ There's early voting this weekend & Election Day is on Tues, 11/4.

Ohio Fair Courts Alliance @ohfaircourts.bsky.social · 2d

🗓️ Fri, Nov 7 @ 5pm ET

Register now to join the Indiana Abolition Coalition & OTSE for a special virtual event w/author Corinna Barret Lain & Alan Johnson, longtime Columbus Dispatch reporter for a timely look at the realities of the death penalty in OH & IN.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Author Conversation: Corinna Lain with guest Alan Johnson. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Join us for a special online conversation with Corinna Lain, author of Secrets of the Killing State, and Alan Johnson, longtime Columbus Dispatch reporter who has witnessed more than 15 executions in ...

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Ohio Fair Courts Alliance @ohfaircourts.bsky.social · 2d

This is just one of many examples of why state courts matter!

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“Biblical Justice, Equal Justice, for All”: How North Carolina’s Chief Justice Transformed His State and America

Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power. Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well be...

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Doug Bock Clark @dougbockclark.bsky.social · 3d

Few people outside North Carolina have heard of Paul Newby, the chief justice of the state’s Supreme Court.

But Newby has had a huge impact on America and his state. He’s done this with the goal of delivering what he’s called “biblical justice, equal justice, for all.”

THREAD 👇

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Equal Districts @equaldistricts.org · 2d

A. SLAP. IN. THE. FACE. #redistricting #ohio #newmaps

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Ohio Fair Courts Alliance @ohfaircourts.bsky.social · 2d

At issue is whether the state’s regulator, the PUCO, acted legally in 2023 when it allowed Columbia Gas of Ohio to increase total fixed monthly charges from $36 a month to $58 a month by 2027 — a 50% increase.
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Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments over fat utility hikes • Ohio Capital Journal

Advocates on both sides stumbled momentarily Wednesday when the Ohio Supreme Court considered whether big increases in certain utility charges are legal. Consumer groups are challenging a big increase...

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Fair Districts Ohio @fairdistrictsoh.bsky.social · 2d

“I wanted to see maps weeks ago w/time for the public to review them. I think commissioners decided beforehand they weren’t going to hear what we had to say. Hopefully we won't agree to this map and we’ll do a referendum. I’ve got my clipboard ready to go"
-Andrea Yagoda
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Ohio Redistricting Commission unveils congressional map that could help GOP take 2 seats

The bipartisan map could give Republicans a better chance to gain two more congressional seats, while shifting one district in favor of Democrats.

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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 2d

"The public was shut out, the process rigged and incumbents favored," said Jen Miller, executive director of the @lwvohio. "Republican and Democratic voters feel like their parties sold them out–and they're both right."
by Jessie Balmert
www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...

Vote expected today on new Ohio congressional districts. See the map.

Ohio's top politicians plan to approve a new congressional map to avoid worst-case scenarios for both Republicans and Democrats.

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Equal Districts @equaldistricts.org · 2d

🚨NOW | Ohio Redistricting Commission
⏯️Watch Live www.ohiochannel.org/live/ohio-re...

Ohio Redistricting Commission LIVE | The Ohio Channel

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Equal Districts @equaldistricts.org · 2d

"People in this country are sick and tired of the vitriol. They want to come together. Gerrymandering keeps us apart. It keeps us from coming together and finding common grounds and good solutions." - Janine

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Ohio Fair Courts Alliance @ohfaircourts.bsky.social · 3d

A Summit Co judge overseeing the corruption trial of 2 former FirstEnergy execs (accused of $4.3M bribe) is set to decide Friday whether to continue allowing defense lawyers wide-ranging power to keep potential evidence & exhibits off-limits to the public.
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Will former FirstEnergy execs keep getting unusual latitude to keep evidence secret?

A Summit County judge is set to decide Friday whether lawyers for ex-FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and a former top company lobbyist can continue to keep potential evidence and exhibits in their crimina...

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Ohio Fair Courts Alliance @ohfaircourts.bsky.social · 3d

🗳️ Local elections MATTER so head out this weekend for early voting!

🗓️ Sat, Nov. 1: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

🗓️ Sun, Nov 2: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

🪪 Remember to bring an unexpired photo ID

📍 Find your early vote location at VoteOhio.gov

Ohio Fair Courts Alliance @ohfaircourts.bsky.social · 3d

Join our friends @cbussafety.bsky.social at the Franklin Co BOE during early vote! Early vote is a perfect place to collect signatures - we know people living in the Columbus area are enthusiastic about voting.

Sign up to meet folks & tell them about the campaign!

www.mobilize.us/columbussafe...

Collect Signatures at Early Vote at the Franklin Board of Elections · Columbus Safety Collective Campaign

Join the Columbus Safety Collective at early vote at the Franklin County Board of Elections. Early vote is the perfect place to collect signatures. We know people are living in the Columbus area, a re...

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Ohio Fair Courts Alliance @ohfaircourts.bsky.social · 3d

🗣️ Legislation requiring drug & alcohol testing after an officer's use of force now has an official #: HB 548

✅ This is a critical step forward, but lawmakers need to know their constituents take safety seriously.

✍️ Please urge them to support HB 548! actionnetwork.org/letters/supp...

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 4d

Thursday October 30
What’s Mappening Kent?
Join us for a community conversation about all things redistricting
United Methodist Church• 1435 E. Main St., Kent, OH 44240
actionnetwork.org/events/whats...

What's Mappening', Kent? A Community Conversation with Fair Districts

Come take part in a community conversation about Ohio congressional redistricting. We’ll answer questions about the process, deep dive into what’s wrong with the current map, and hear from you about w...

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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 3d

👀The Ohio Redistricting Commission just announced a hearing for tomorrow, Thursday, 10/30, at 4pm.
Testimony is being accepted
Let's pack the room tomorrow
Submit testimony here: redistricting.ohio.gov/meetings/add...

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Fair Districts Ohio @fairdistrictsoh.bsky.social · 3d

Will Ohio approve a new congressional map this week? Here's where redistricting stands
The seven-member Ohio Redistricting Commission, tasked with crafting 15 new congressional districts, is slated to meet at 4 p.m. Oct. 30.
by Jessie Balmert
www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...

Will Ohio approve a new congressional map this week? Here's where redistricting stands

"I am hopeful we will have a bipartisan agreement,” Ohio Senate President Rob McColley said about negotiations on a new congressional map.

www.dispatch.com

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 3d

Will Ohio approve a new congressional map this week? Here's where redistricting stands
The seven-member Ohio Redistricting Commission, tasked with crafting 15 new congressional districts, is slated to meet at 4 p.m. Oct. 30.
by Jessie Balmert
www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...

Will Ohio approve a new congressional map this week? Here's where redistricting stands

"I am hopeful we will have a bipartisan agreement,” Ohio Senate President Rob McColley said about negotiations on a new congressional map.

www.dispatch.com

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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 3d

Election Day is Tuesday, here’s how to make sure your vote is counted
Polling locations will open across the state at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday and stay open until 7:30 p.m. Early, in-person voting at local boards of elections ends on Sunday.
by Sydney Dawes
www.daytondailynews.com/local/electi...

Election Day is Tuesday, here’s how to make sure your vote is counted

Election Day is Tuesday, with thousands of local voters already casting a ballot on local issues and races that impact their communities.

www.daytondailynews.com

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Fair Districts Ohio @fairdistrictsoh.bsky.social · 4d

Thursday October 30
What’s Mappening Kent?
Join us for a community conversation about all things redistricting
United Methodist Church• 1435 E. Main St., Kent, OH 44240
actionnetwork.org/events/whats...

What's Mappening', Kent? A Community Conversation with Fair Districts

Come take part in a community conversation about Ohio congressional redistricting. We’ll answer questions about the process, deep dive into what’s wrong with the current map, and hear from you about w...

actionnetwork.org

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Equal Districts @equaldistricts.org · 4d

Ohio demands equal districts and #fairmaps 🙌 Tell your legislators to not settle for another rigged map and to #StopCheatingUs

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