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Gov. Newsom vetoed the most sweeping bill to require cities and counties to create independent redistricting commissions. He cited budget concerns, but the bill’s supporters aren’t convinced. Story from @CalMatters.

The Youth Ambassadors Program is part of the UVA Center for Politics Global Perspectives on Democracy Program in partnership with World Learning.

Critics claim the partisan breakdown of the newly approved maps is 'nearly identical' to that of the maps that prompted them to sue in the first place.

Advocacy groups who are challenging Ohio’s political maps have objected to the latest round of Statehouse districts. In a filing Thursday, lawyers for the Ohio Organizing Collaborative told the state

Advocacy groups fighting Ohio's political maps in court formally objected Thursday to the latest round of Statehouse districts.

An Ohio district map, which received bipartisan support following a string of failed proposals, has been challenged again. Groups claimed that the latest proposal favors Republicans.

Advocacy groups who are challenging Ohio’s political maps have objected to the latest round of Statehouse districts. In a filing Thursday, lawyers for the Ohio Organizing Collaborative told the state

Under increased scrutiny and even attack, election workers are leaving their jobs in record numbers. For those who stay, resources are being offered to help preserve their mental wellness.

Redistricting concluded on Tuesday with the adoption of new statehouse maps that had a rare unanimous approval from all members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission.

Redistricting concluded on Tuesday with the adoption of new Statehouse maps that had unanimous approval from all members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission.