COLUMBUS — “If Ohio is to end the ludicrous practice of letting partisan politicians draw legislative districts to suit themselves, the state legislature must approve a ballot measure in the next week, for the November election.

On Wednesday, July 28, one newspaper declared the hope dead. After that, however, phone calls and meetings among the various players did happen, with the expressed goal of revival. There is no excuse for failure.

The legislature is in recess and would have to be called back to Columbus. What’s needed is an agreement among leaders of both parties and some urgency.” The Columbus Dispatch.

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Redistricting mired in politics

Brad Bauer, Marietta Times.