The challenges of bringing a ballot initiative to Ohio voters, and why it’s harder than ever

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: January 26, 2026

Words: 1,622

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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While redistricting reform might not be on the ballot again this election season, the people who bring about initiatives and constitutional amendments aren’t sitting on their hands. The result of the 2024 campaign informed how advocacy leaders are moving forward, they say.

“I actually think right now is a critically important time for any future redistricting initiative, to keep talking about these issues, and to keep linking this problem to all the other problems around …

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