Antonio Responds to Formation of Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement in response to the announcement of a Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting being created. 

“I’m encouraged to see the majority take action to meet Ohio’s constitutional obligation to pass a bipartisan congressional map by September 30,” said Leader Antonio. “I’m especially pleased that our introduction of a fair, constitutional map has prompted movement toward a collaborative redistricting process. The committee now has the opportunity to seriously consider our map and ensure that we meet the deadline with a map that serves the people, not politicians.”

Ohio Democrats introduced a congressional map– Senate Bill 259– in compliance with the Ohio Constitution’s required mid-decade redistricting process. That process mandates that the General Assembly pass a bipartisan map by September 30. 

“I look forward to serving on this joint committee and working in good faith toward a bipartisan solution,” said Leader Antonio.

Details on Senate Bill 259 can be found here. Watch the full press conference introducing the bill here.