Ohio state Senator Vernon Sykes, a Democrat, continued to serve on the Ohio Redistricting Commission after his daughter, Emilia Sykes, announced her candidacy for Congress.
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.
The Ohio Supreme Court has ordered the Ohio Redistricting Commission to file responses in order to show cause for failing to file new state and congressional maps by noon on Wednesday.