redistricting

A national Democratic group is challenging the map in court saying it's unconstitutional.

The National Redistricting Action Fund has filed a legal challenge in the Ohio Supreme Court.

The governor signed off on a Republican-drawn Congressional map that creates 12 out 15 districts expected to result in wins for GOP candidates.

The joint committee has wrapped up hearings for new district maps for now.

Several groups are challenging the new maps in court arguing the districts, which retain a Republican supermajority, are unconstitutional.

The move comes after days of debates behind closed doors and even those who voted for the maps say they believe the plans will be challenged in court.

Ohioans who commented on the maps in Dayton Sunday largely opposed the maps, saying they are partisan and not representative of districts.

The commission will likely make changes to the House and Senate district maps after holding three public hearings.

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Republican state lawmakers will unveil their proposal for new state House and Senate district maps at Thursday's meeting.