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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 1d

FirstEnergy wins appeal to keep secret internal investigations on HB 6 bribery scandal
A panel of federal appellate judges ruled FirstEnergy doesn't have to release the results of two internal investigations into the House Bill 6 bribery scandal.
by Jeremy Pelzer
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...

FirstEnergy wins appeal to keep secret internal investigations on HB 6 bribery scandal

A panel of federal appellate judges ruled FirstEnergy doesn't have to release the results of two internal investigations into the House Bill 6 bribery scandal.

www.cleveland.com

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 1d

Join us Weds, Oct 8 at 6pm, for the Fair Districts All Volunteer Huddle
At October's Huddle, we'll update you on Ohio’s congressional redistricting – where are we in the process? What hearings have been held? What can we expect next?
Plus much more!
RSVP
commoncause-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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

As members of Congress cause a government shutdown, Ohio has a stalemate of its own. Lawmakers missed their redistricting deadline, and with no future meeting set, targeted Democrats worry about fair representation on the national stage.
by Morgan Trau
www.news5cleveland.com/news/politic...

What the government shutdown and Ohio redistricting have in common

As members of Congress cause a government shutdown, OH has a stalemate of its own. It's day three of the federal government being shut down, with no possible end until next week.

www.news5cleveland.com

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

Ogden Editorial
A new month, continued feet dragging on redistricting
If watching Congress has not been enough to make you wonder whether elected officials do any real work, or remember who they serve, Ohio lawmakers seem eager to answer with “No, not really.”
thecourier.com/news/639290/...

A new month, continued feet dragging on redistricting

Editorial 10-4-25

thecourier.com

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 5d

Opinion
In a stunning display of arrogance, Ohio GOP leaders have blown past the Sept. 30th deadline to draw congressional maps. And instead of acknowledging this failure, Huffman is offering excuses that would be comical if they weren’t so insulting to Ohio voters
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...

From secret hotel rooms to grocery aisles? Matt Huffman’s ridiculous claims about redistricting

House Speaker Matt Huffman absurdly makes the case that grocery stores and Rotary Clubs are suitable replacements for the transparent, bipartisan mapping process mandated by Ohio voters

www.cleveland.com

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 5d

Ohio Gov’s property tax group releases proposals, lawmakers still planning veto overrides
by Nick Evans
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/03/o...

Ohio Gov's property tax group releases proposals, lawmakers still planning veto overrides • Ohio Capital Journal

This week, an Ohio property tax reform group set up by the governor released its recommendations. The question now is whether anyone in the General Assembly is listening.

ohiocapitaljournal.com

Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 6d

Plain Dealer Opinion:
“What was contemplated in the constitutional amendment is that our leaders would work in good faith,” Chris Quinn said. “To not propose a map at all before the deadline is not working in good faith. It’s sleazy beyond words.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...

How Ohio Republicans are deliberately dodging their constitutional duty on U.S. House maps

GOP lawmakers fail to even propose a map before deadline, a calculated move to bypass bipartisan requirements and force through gerrymandered districts.

www.cleveland.com

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 6d

“This is a dog-and-pony show,” Catherine Turcer, exec director of Common Cause Ohio, said of the process that is unfolding now. “Based on what has happened so far, I have a hard time believing there will be a bipartisan map coming out of all of this.”
by Howard Wilkinson
www.wvxu.org/politics/202...

Analysis: Ohio GOP plays the waiting game on redistricting... again

One month into a three-month process, statehouse Republicans hold all the cards in drawing new congressional district maps for Ohio.

www.wvxu.org

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 7d

Federal government shutdown could have big consequences in Ohio
by Matthew Rand
www.wvxu.org/2025-10-01/g...

Federal government shutdown could have big consequences in Ohio

Along with potential delays to air travel and other government services, the shutdown leaves thousands of federal workers who live and work in Ohio facing furloughs or missed paychecks.

www.wvxu.org

Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 7d

A GOP push to restrict voting by overseas U.S. citizens continues before 2026 midterms
by Hansi Lo Wang
www.wvxu.org/news-from-np...

A GOP push to restrict voting by overseas U.S. citizens continues before 2026 midterms

Republican officials are pushing for more voting restrictions on U.S. citizens who were born abroad and have never lived in the country, after unsuccessfully challenging their ballots in 2024.

www.wvxu.org

Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 8d

Mia Lewis, @commoncauseohio.bsky.social testified that she believed Republicans have a redistricting map ready to go and are keeping it under wraps until a time most advantageous to them

“Without a map to discuss & ultimately vote on this hearing is a sham”
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...

Ohio redistricting process hits dead end as Republicans play waiting game

There are increasing signs that Republicans intend to wait out the process so they can redraw the state’s 15 U.S. House districts without Democratic support.

www.cleveland.com

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 8d

Trump’s war on mail-in voting is a crisis for Republicans who’ve praised Ohio elections
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...

Trump’s war on mail-in voting is a crisis for Republicans who’ve praised Ohio elections

Ohio Republicans face impossible choice between Trump's baseless election fraud claims and their years of bragging about the state's secure, efficient voting system

www.cleveland.com

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 9d

Opinion
Mike DeWine’s betrayal on fair maps will haunt Ohio for years
It’s hard to overstate the disappointment we should all feel in DeWine’s betrayal.
Ohioans will be living with the consequences long after he leaves office.
by Leila Atassi
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...

Mike DeWine’s betrayal on fair maps will haunt Ohio for years: Leila Atassi

Gov. Mike DeWine once vowed to lead Ohio out of gerrymandering, but after Issue 1’s defeat he broke his promise, leaving voters stuck with rigged maps and a democracy weakened by partisan manipulation...

www.cleveland.com

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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 10d

From bipartisanship to power politics: why the promises of Ohio’s redistricting reform unraveled
“No matter how it’s done, you’re still going to wind up with a partisan process if you’re relying on partisan leaders”
-Tom Sutton
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...

From bipartisanship to power politics: why the promises of Ohio’s redistricting reform unraveled

Ohio voters passed new congressional redistricting rules in 2018 amid promises it would ensure bipartisan cooperation. Today, that expectation has all but vanished.

www.cleveland.com

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 10d

ACTION:
The first deadline in Ohio’s Congressional redistricting process is Tuesday, Sept 30. The majority party has yet to produce any map for discussion, debate or adoption.
Call Rep. Brian Stewart & Senator Theresa Gavarone today & ask: Where’s the Map?
actionnetwork.org/forms/log-yo...

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 10d

“This is not a flaw in the voters. It’s not a flaw in the Ohio Constitution. This is a flaw in map makers,”
-Catherine Turcer, Common Cause Ohio
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...

From bipartisanship to power politics: why the promises of Ohio’s redistricting reform unraveled

Ohio voters passed new congressional redistricting rules in 2018 amid promises it would ensure bipartisan cooperation. Today, that expectation has all but vanished.

www.cleveland.com

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 11d

The Dept of Justice is suing six states for not providing all the voter registration information they've requested, an escalation of the Trump administration's effort to inspect voter rolls that has made voting rights advocates & election administrators alike bristle
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Trump administration sues Michigan, Pennsylvania, other states over voter rolls

The department has requested copies of voter rolls, often with non-public information, from multiple states.

www.usatoday.com

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 11d

The question for Ohio Republicans is not whether to act, but how far they’re willing to go. Whether to fully embrace Trump’s hardline demands, adopt a more cautious middle path, or defend a system they once praised as a national model.
by Anna Staver
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...

Ohio Republicans face 2026 election dilemma over Trump’s voting demands

Republican hopefuls take different approaches to President Donald Trump's election reforms, with some candidates waiting for more guidance while others push forward.

www.cleveland.com

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 12d

ACTION:
The first deadline in Ohio’s Congressional redistricting process is Tuesday, Sept 30. The majority party has yet to produce any map for discussion, debate or adoption.

Call Rep. Brian Stewart & Senator Theresa Gavarone today & simply ask: Where’s the Map?
actionnetwork.org/forms/log-yo...

LOG YOUR CALL: Ask Brian Stewart & Theresa Gavarone, "Where's the map?"

The first deadline in Ohio’s Congressional redistricting process is Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The Democratic caucus already submitted a map – but the majority party has yet to produce any map for d...

actionnetwork.org

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 12d

Ohio lawmakers just gave themselves a license to hide their bad deeds
An anonymous legislative change blocks access to lawmaker communications that have always been public, in a clear attempt to hide the public’s business from the taxpayers.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...

Ohio lawmakers just gave themselves a license to hide their bad deeds

An anonymous legislative change blocks access to lawmaker communications that have always been public, in a clear attempt to hide the public’s business from the taxpayers.

www.cleveland.com

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 13d

The first deadline in Ohio’s Congressional redistricting process is Tuesday, Sept 30. The majority party has yet to produce any map for discussion, debate or adoption.

Call Representative Brian Stewart & Senator Theresa Gavarone today & simply ask: Where’s the Map?
actionnetwork.org/forms/log-yo...

LOG YOUR CALL: Ask Brian Stewart & Theresa Gavarone, "Where's the map?"

The first deadline in Ohio’s Congressional redistricting process is Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The Democratic caucus already submitted a map – but the majority party has yet to produce any map for d...

actionnetwork.org

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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 13d

Opinion
Texas and Ohio Push To Close Primaries: The New Gerrymandering Playbook To Lock Out Voters
Closing primaries after gerrymandering isn’t just strategy—it’s a structural threat to representative democracy.
by Nick Troiano
thefulcrum.us/rule-of-law/...

Texas and Ohio Push To Close Primaries: The New Gerrymandering Playbook To Lock Out Voters

Closing primaries after gerrymandering isn’t just strategy—it’s a structural threat to representative democracy.

thefulcrum.us

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Fair Districts Ohio @fairdistrictsoh.bsky.social · 14d

Opinion
The Ohio gerrymandering farce has begun again and it’s another run-out-the-clock charade
In 2026, Ohio voters will see a November election where out of 15 Ohio U.S. House races, maybe two will be competitive, if that.
by David DeWitt
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/09/24/t...

The Ohio gerrymandering farce has begun again and it's another run-out-the-clock charade • Ohio Capital Journal

This fall, will Ohio politicians keep our state's U.S. House districts gerrymandered 10-5? Will they gerrymander more, to 11-4, or to 12-3, or to 13-2? Who knows? The only thing I can guarantee you is...

ohiocapitaljournal.com

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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 14d

Editor Commentary: The Great Ohio Gerrymandering Farce has lifted its curtain once again at the Ohio Statehouse odditorium of human wonders in scenic downtown Columbus. Will Ohio voters get a fair, competitive map? No chance. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/09/24/t...

The Ohio gerrymandering farce has begun again and it's another run-out-the-clock charade • Ohio Capital Journal

This fall, will Ohio politicians keep our state's U.S. House districts gerrymandered 10-5? Will they gerrymander more, to 11-4, or to 12-3, or to 13-2? Who knows? The only thing I can guarantee you…

ohiocapitaljournal.com

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David DeWitt @daviddewitt.bsky.social · 14d

Editor Commentary: The Great Ohio Gerrymandering Farce has lifted its curtain once again at the Ohio Statehouse odditorium of human wonders in scenic downtown Columbus.Will Ohio voters get a fair, competitive map? No chance. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/09/24/t...

The Ohio gerrymandering farce has begun again and it's another run-out-the-clock charade • Ohio Capital Journal

This fall, will Ohio politicians keep our state's U.S. House districts gerrymandered 10-5? Will they gerrymander more, to 11-4, or to 12-3, or to 13-2? Who knows? The only thing I can guarantee you…

ohiocapitaljournal.com

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