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The 2024 Ohio redistricting commission initiative was a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment, Issue 1 on the ballot, that was defeated 53.7% to 46.3% in the November 2024 election. [1]
Oct. 15—OHIO — As Ohioans head to the polls this election season, a topic of discussion is Issue 1, a proposed constitutional amendment to overhaul the state's redistricting process. Both ...
If Issue 1 passes, the ballot language will not be added to the Ohio Constitution. The text of the constitutional amendment written by Issue 1 proponents would be added to the state Constitution.
The 2023 Ohio reproductive rights initiative, [2] officially titled "The Right to Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health and Safety" and listed on the ballot as Issue 1, [3] was a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment adopted on November 7, 2023, by a majority (56.8%) of voters.
The Ohio Republican Party, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson, Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman and others oppose Issue 1. You can read the full amendment here:
At just a page long, Issue 1′s actual text is easily reviewable for all Ohioans. However, some broad language in the proposal has caused uncertainty about the amendment's exact would-be impact.
The pro-Issue 1 group, One Person One Vote, received $4 million of their funds from two left-leaning groups: the Tides Foundation and the Sixteen Thirty Fund. [37] These funds were in addition to major donations from other national groups such as the National Education Association and the left-leaning organizer Karla Jurvetson. [38]
Voters will decide whether to give citizens the power to draw congressional and state legislative districts − a ballot measure called Ohio Issue 1.