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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Julie Carr Smyth

Ohio attorney general rejects language for amendment aimed at reforming troubled political mapmaking

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The Ohio Attorney General’s Office rejected petition language Wednesday for a constitutional amendment aimed at remaking the state's troubled system for drawing political maps, determining that it failed to present a fair and truthful summary of what is proposed.

In announcing the determination, Republican Dave Yost's office said, “The decision underscores the importance of precise, comprehensive and unbiased summaries to enable voters to make informed decisions.”

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