Ohio voters approved a ballot measure on Tuesday that changes the congressional mapmaking process, a move proponents say will rein in excessive partisan gerrymandering. By passing the ballot measure, called Issue 1, Ohioans amended their state Constitution to create four different pathways to draw congressional districts. The bipartisan support for the measure was notable because Republicans currently benefit from gerrymandering in Ohio. The Brennan Center for Justice estimates that congressional gerrymandering in Ohio is responsible for two to three additional GOP seats in Congress. This measure would have given the bipartisan commission complete control over the redistricting process.

Source: Huffington Post May 09, 2018 00:45 UTC