However, it is also interesting that Issue 4 is running so close to Issue 5, which would change the powers of the secretary of state. My impression going in was that Issue 5 had a pretty good chance to pass, so that might be a good sign for supporters of non-partisan redistricting.
Non-Partisan Redistricting Running Behind Other Ballot Measures in Ohio
8:07 P.M. Only a small percentage of Ohio's precincts have reported so far, so it's too soon to jump to any conclusions. Still, it is ...
8:07 P.M. Only a small percentage of Ohio's precincts have reported so far, so it's too soon to jump to any conclusions. Still, it is worth noting that, with more than 40,000 votes counted, Issue 4, which would create a non-partisan redistricing process in the state, is the referendum that is faring the worst. This confirms what observers thought going in: if only one of the ballot measures that Ohio reformers are pushing fails, it will be Issue 4.
However, it is also interesting that Issue 4 is running so close to Issue 5, which would change the powers of the secretary of state. My impression going in was that Issue 5 had a pretty good chance to pass, so that might be a good sign for supporters of non-partisan redistricting.
However, it is also interesting that Issue 4 is running so close to Issue 5, which would change the powers of the secretary of state. My impression going in was that Issue 5 had a pretty good chance to pass, so that might be a good sign for supporters of non-partisan redistricting.
