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Redistricting: Ohio 2021 – What * Why * Who * Where * When

July 27, 2022

Ohioans voted overwhelmingly in 2015 and 2018 to change how state politicians draw our legislative and congressional district lines every decade. For events and/or information to keep Ohioans informed about the redistricting process, please visit one of the following websites.

Website: U.S. Census Bureau
Website: Fair Districts Ohio
Website: Common Cause Ohio
Website: Ohio Redistricting Commission (ORC)
Website: The Ohio Citizens’ Redistricting Commission (OCRC)

What is redistricting?

Every ten years, the U.S. Census is conducted to determine the number of representatives in the Ohio legislature and the number of Congressional Districts in each state. Thus, redistricting will determine political representation for the next ten years. During this process, the lines and boundaries of governing bodies are redrawn so that each district is roughly equal in population size based on the most recent census data.

Why is redistricting so important
to my community?

Redistricting is carried out at all levels of government—from local school boards and city councils to state legislatures and the United States House of Representatives. All communities – every resident and legislator are stakeholders – need to ensure their voices are heard, their needs are addressed and their rights are protected.

Who Are The Groups Involved in Redistricting?

Several groups are involved with the redistricting project –
from providing data to hosting educational programs so we can be informed citizens.
Visit each group’s website for the latest information, webinars or other events.

Census2020
The Census2020 provides the data of
apportionment results to all states for
their use to redraw Congressional and
state districts beginning in 2021.

Census Bureau Statement on Redistricting Data Timeline

The “Historical Apportionment Data Map” currently
displays apportionment results for each census
from 1910 to 2010.

The Fair Districts = Fair Elections Coalition
is committed to reining in partisan gerrymandering.
We seek fair state legislative and
congressional maps that keep communities
together because we believe that
all elections should be fair and meaningful.

Common Cause Ohio
has been a leading voice for
government accountability for five decades.

The Ohio Redistricting Commission (ORC)
The Ohio Redistricting Commission was created
by an amendment to the Ohio Constitution,
which was approved by 71% of Ohio voters in November 2015.

The Ohio Redistricting Commission is comprised of seven members:

One individual appointed by the Senate President
Senate President Jeff LaRe (R) – Co-Chair

One individual appointed by the Senate Minority Leader
Senator Vernon Sykes(D) – Co-Chair

One individual appointed by the Speaker of the House
Senate Majority Whip Rob McColley (R)

One individual appointed by the House Minority Leader
House Minority Leader C. Allison Russo (D)

The Governor
Governor Mike DeWine (R)

The Auditor
Auditor of State Keith Faber (R)

The Secretary of State
Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R)

The Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission (OCRC)
is an independent, non-artisan commission made up of
15 volunteer members. Commission members will include
academics, political party officials, community representatives,
and others from across the state.
The commission’s activities include:
hosting public hearings for community input,
collecting publicly available data for mapmaking,
and supporting public education on redistricting.

The OCRC website has info you need about:

  • Meeting locations and parking;
  • How to submit written testimony;
  • Resources;
  • How to view the hearings online.

Members of the OCRC:

  • Barbara Sykes, former state representative, Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OBLC) Foundation President & CEO
  • Tom Roberts, former state senator, President of the Ohio State Conference of the NAACP
  • Andre Washington, President of the A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) Ohio Chapter, Vice Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party
  • Katy Shanahan, All On The Line Ohio State Director
  • Kathleen Clyde, former state representative (OCRC Co-Chair)
  • Greg Moore, Promise of Democracy Foundation (OCRC Co-Chair)
  • Jeniece Brock, Health Scientist Policy & Advocacy Director for the Ohio Organizing Collaborative (OCRC Secretary)
  • Sam Gresham, Chair of Common Cause Ohio
  • Akii Butler, Ohio Student Association
  • Dr. Richard Gunther, Retired professor
  • Chris Tavenor, Ohio Environmental Council
  • Dr. Lis Regula, Professor and LGBTQ activist
  • Jeremy Blake, Newark City Council member, Equality Ohio board member
  • Dr. Ellen Greene Bush, Clinical Psychologist
  • Alan Bannister, Ohio political professional, former Ohio statewide political director for Joe Biden
  • Amina Barhumi, Council on American-Islamic Relations CAIR-Ohio

Commission members are selected through an application or referral process. There is no requirement for existing familiarity with redistricting. We desire a wide range of background knowledge on the topic. Additional members may be appointed to the current commission.

Learn More About The Commissioners

Commission members are selected through an application or referral process. There is no requirement for existing familiarity with redistricting. We desire a wide range of background knowledge on the topic.


Meetings – Public and Webinars

Ohio Redistricting Commission (ORC) public meetings schedule.

August 23, 2021 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH 44115
To view hearing on ohiochannel.org, visit here.

August 23, 2021 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH 44555
To view hearing on ohiochannel.org, view here.

August 24, 2021 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH 45402
To view hearing on ohiochannel.org, view here.

August 24, 2021 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45206
To view hearing on ohiochannel.org, view here.

August 25, 2021 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Ohio University – Zanesville
Zanesville, OH 43701
To view hearing on ohiochannel.org, view here.

August 25, 2021 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Rio Grande Community College
Rio Grande, OH 45674
To view hearing on ohiochannel.org, view here.

August 26, 2021 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Ohio State University – Lima
Lima, OH 45804
To view hearing on ohiochannel.org, view here.

August 26, 2021 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Toledo Lucas County Public Library – Main Branch
Toledo, OH 43604
To view hearing on ohiochannel.org, view here.

August 27, 2021 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
University of Akron
1200 Mill Street
Quaker Station, Ballroom
Akron, OH 44308
Map: View Map   View PDF Map
Parking: View Parking Information   View PDF Parking Map
Health & Safety Protocols/Policy: https://www.uakron.edu/return-to-campus/face-coverings
Documents: Agenda

August 27, 2021 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Ohio State University – Mansfield
1760 University Drive
Riedl Hall, Room 151
Mansfield, OH 44906
Map: View Map
Details: Free parking is available at Lots 3, 4, and 5 on the map.
Health & Safety Protocols/Policy: https://safeandhealthy.osu.edu/personal-protection-hygiene
Documents: Agenda

Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission (OCRC) – Webinar Hearings

To register for webinar hearings, please visit here.
To view videos of past hearings, please visit here.
First webinar hearing: Thursday, August 26, 2021 | 5:30pm
Second webinar hearing: Friday, August 27, 2021 | 5:30pm

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