Later this year, Ohio will redraw its congressional map. Done poorly, this process can warp democracy for another decade. Done right, it can help restore trust, stability, and fairness to a system that too many Ohioans already believe has been rigged against them.

For decades, Ohio has been at the center of America’s redistricting battles. Both parties have manipulated maps to protect incumbents or tilt the balance of power. Despite repeated efforts to fix the system through citizen-led reforms and lawsuits, Ohio remains one of the most gerrymandered states . The result is a lack of competition that breeds complacency and distrust — creating uncertainty for businesses and deepening cynicism among voters.

Ohio’s current congressional map was ruled unconstitutional, yet it was still used

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