The first meeting for the Ohio Redistricting Commission for this congressional map redraw will happen on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the order of Gov. Mike DeWine.

DeWine, Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Auditor Keith Faber, all Republican executive officeholders, are on the panel. They're joined by legislative members Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Ashville), House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati), Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) and a Republican senator who has yet to be named.

One big question is whether the commission will consider a congressional map that can be accepted by the two Democrats on the panel, which is a requirement for this stage of the process or it moves to the full General Assembly.

House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) said Tuesday’s meeting will

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