Episode 630: Polling Shows Ohio Voters Lean Toward Passing Citizen-Led Redistricting Commission Ballot Measure, Despite Disinformation from State Officials

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Oct. 16, 2024
Polling Shows Ohio Voters Lean Toward Passing Citizen-Led Redistricting Commission Ballot Measure, Despite Disinformation from State Officials
We’ve reported for months about state officials in heavily-gerrymandered Ohio attempting to derail a citizen-led redistricting commission ballot measure. Despite disinformation from those state officials, polling shows voters are leaning toward passing the constitutional amendment in November.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:
Citizens Not Politicians - Summary and Fully Text of Issue 1

Citizens No Politicians – Proposed Description and Full Text as Submitted
Ohio Secretary of State – Rewritten Description of Issue One

Brennan Center for Justice - Ohio’s Legacy of Gerrymandering Could End This November
Cincinnati Enquirer - Ohio Issue 1: Will it end gerrymandering? Top FAQs answered
Columbus Dispatch - State of Ohio Issue 1 explained: What is it? Would it stop gerrymandering?
WCMH Columbus - Majority of Ohio voters favor Issue 1 redistricting amendment, poll shows
Groups Taking Action:

Yes on Issue 1, League of Women Voters OH, Supporting Organizations
Check Your Voter Registration:

• U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
• USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links
• Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State
• Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote
  
  

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