Cincinnati.com Local Politics:Would Iowa's redistricting model work in Ohio?

Ohio and Iowa share interests in corn, soybeans and Big Ten football. But should they share a redistricting model for drawing congressional and state legislative maps? ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Local Politics Thu Aug 8 2024 [Would Iowa's redistricting model work in Ohio?]( [Jul 1, 2024; Columbus, OH, 43215; Boxes of signed petitions are unloaded at the Ohio Secretary of State's office for Citizens Not Politicians, an potential anti-gerrymandering constitutional amendment. Supporters say they have 731,000 signatures which is more than enough to secure a spot of the Nov 5, 2024 ballot.]( Ohio and Iowa share interests in corn, soybeans and Big Ten football. But should they share a redistricting model for drawing congressional and state legislative maps? [READ MORE]( Advertisement [1805 Baymiller St., green, in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati, Tuesday, July 30, 2024.]( [From affordable housing to Airbnb: a West End developer sparks anger]( A historic rowhouse in Cincinnati's West End neighborhood ended up on Airbnb this summer. Here's why that's controversial. [READ MORE]( [May 15, 2024; Yellow Springs, Ohio, USA; Cresco Labs grows its first marijuana crop for Ohio's new adult recreational use program.]( [Recreational marijuana sales start. Is Ohio new Wild West of weed?]( Opinion: Ohio won't turn from the Buckeye to the Ganga state, since you can only legally buy 2.5 ounces of cannabis and 15 grams of extracts. [READ MORE]( [Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance speaks at Wollard International, an aviation ground equipment manufacturer in Eau Claire on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.]( [Vance attempts to confront Harris after both at same Wisconsin airport]( Vance took a camera-friendly run at some face time with Kamala Harris at a Wisconsin airport. [READ MORE]( [Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Vice President Kamala Harris campaign in Philadelphia on Aug. 6, 2024.]( ['Total war': Tim Walz attacked JD Vance with obscene hoax meme]( Some Democrats say the party has no choice but to fight back against an opponent that's been sliming them with vile conspiracies. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Advertisement [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](