Ohio’s Supreme Court approves the use of current congressional map in 2024.
The Ohio Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Congressional Maps
The Ohio Supreme Court has made a significant decision regarding the legality of the current congressional maps in the Buckeye State. In a recent ruling, the court dismissed a lawsuit that sought to challenge the existing maps, thereby paving the way for their use in the upcoming 2024 election.
The controversy surrounding these maps began during the 2022 election when they were initially struck down by the Ohio Supreme Court under the previous chief justice. However, the ruling was later remanded by the U.S. Supreme Court in June and sent back to the Ohio Supreme Court for further consideration.
Petitioners’ Concerns and Dismissal of Lawsuit
The lawsuit, which was dismissed on Thursday, was brought forth by petitioners who expressed concerns that the current map would be replaced by a more favorable one for Republicans. These concerns prompted them to request the dismissal of the case.
In a filing on September 5, the petitioners also expressed worry that the legal challenges to the congressional map would leave Ohioans in a state of uncertainty for months, as they awaited a decision on which map would be used in the 2024 election.
The Current Congressional Map in Ohio
Currently, Ohio’s congressional map consists of 10 districts represented by Republicans and five represented by Democrats. Interestingly, two of the Democrats in the Ohio congressional delegation represent districts with a Republican advantage, according to the Cook Political Report’s Partisan Voting Index.
While the redistricting process primarily took place between 2021 and 2022, several states, including Ohio, continue to face legal challenges that have left their congressional maps in limbo.
Other States Facing Redistricting Challenges
Alabama, for instance, had a proposed congressional map struck down by a federal district court. The court argued that the new map failed to adhere to the Supreme Court’s ruling in June, which required the creation of a second majority-black district in the state. The previous map used in the 2022 election was also ruled as violating the Voting Rights Act by the high court earlier this year.
Similarly, states like Florida and North Carolina are also likely to see their congressional maps redrawn due to legal challenges surrounding the maps used in the 2022 elections.
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