Ohio redistricting issue headed to November ballot

COLUMBUS — A group hoping to remove politics from the way Ohio draws its congressional and legislative district lines has collected more than enough valid signatures to place the issue on the November ballot.

Late today, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted certified 406,514 registered voters names submitted by Voters First, above the 385,000-plus required to qualify for the general election. The group also met required threshold levels in 60 counties.

Barring a legal challenge — the Ohio Republican Party and others have questioned whether Voters First’ signature-gathering efforts were legal — the next step in the process will involve the state ballot board finalizing language to be put before voters, as well as arguments for and against the issue.

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