Ohio Supreme Court clears ballot language saying anti-gerrymandering measure calls for the opposite

Voters will decide the fate of Issue 2 in November

The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that the ballot language for Issue 2, an anti-gerrymandering measure, is not misleading.

The court's decision comes after a group of Republican lawmakers challenged the ballot language, arguing that it was misleading because it said the measure would "end gerrymandering" when it actually would not.

The court ruled that the ballot language is not misleading because it accurately describes the measure's purpose. The court also noted that the measure's full text is available for voters to read before they vote.

Issue 2 will be on the ballot in November. If passed, it would create a new commission to draw Ohio's congressional and state legislative districts. The commission would be made up of 12 members, six from each party. The districts would be drawn to be more competitive and less partisan.

Supporters of Issue 2 say it is necessary to end gerrymandering in Ohio. They argue that the current system gives too much power to politicians and makes it difficult for voters to choose their own representatives.

Opponents of Issue 2 say it would give too much power to unelected bureaucrats. They also argue that the measure would not actually end gerrymandering, but would simply create a new system that would be just as partisan as the current one.

The Ohio Supreme Court's ruling is a victory for supporters of Issue 2. It means that the measure will be on the ballot in November and voters will have the chance to decide its fate.