In a 4-3 decision, the court ruled the maps unfairly favored Republicans and violated the Ohio Constitution. The Ohio Redistricting Commission must approve a new set of maps by March 28.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Ohio election officials still did not have the legal description needed on the approved state district map nor the passed congressional district map.
Secretary of State Frank LaRose stated Wednesday in a letter to Senate President Matt Huffman that he didn't see any way that district races could be ready for a May ballot, even if a new redistricting map was approved immediately.