Ohio lawmakers approve new congressional map

Ohio lawmakers from both parties approved a new congressional map that slightly favors Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, shifting two Democratic districts to the right. The bipartisan redistricting commission’s unexpected deal prevented a potential gerrymander by the Republican-controlled Legislature. While Democrats criticized the map’s fairness, they acknowledged it avoided a worse scenario. The new districts will lead to more competitive races for some Democratic incumbents, as Ohio’s political landscape continues to evolve.

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