REAL STORIES

Rigged maps hurt real people. Here are some of your neighbors’ stories.

Ohio voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to ban gerrymandering. But Republicans just passed maps so rigged, even the GOP governor says they might be unconstitutional. Video made by More Perfect Union.

The Freedom Bloc and Akron community members released a series of short videos highlighting the importance of the redistricting process and demanding fair maps.

Meet Mindy Nagel, a Cincinnati resident whose house is split in half by two different congressional districts. The east side of her property is in District 1, while the west side is in District 2.

Ohio Muslims of all backgrounds made their voices heard at the Ohio Redistricting Commission Public Hearing in Cincinnati and Cleveland to take a stand against gerrymandering.

Meet Hadiya Akhtar, who lives in Dublin, OH near the Noor Islamic Cultural Center. The surrounding Muslim community is currently split into two state house districts and two congressional districts, making it hard to advance issues that affect the community.

Meet Matt Kuhns, a Lakewood resident who believes it's past time to honor what Ohioans want: fair districts.

 

 

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