COLUMBUS, Ohio — The battle over Ohio's political boundaries is starting to take shape.

On Tuesday morning, Ohio House and Senate Democratic leaders proposed a new congressional district map.

"We owe it to the people of Ohio to do our jobs and pass a plan before the end of the month," said Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio (D- Lakewood).

In 2022, the current congressional district map did not get super-majority support from the entire General Assembly, including 50% of Democrats. That means it expires in 2026.

Democrats call their proposed map the fairest redistricting proposal either party has put forward. It could also shift more power to their party.

"It minimizes county splits, something we're required to do, keeps communities across the state whole," Antonio said. "The map d

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