Ohio's extreme gerrymandering has resulted in over a decade of corruption, as lawmakers insulated from the ballot box enacted unpopular legislation. In 2015 and 2018, voters supported redistricting reforms with over 70% approval. However, this year, due to deceptive Republican tactics during the ballot process, 54% of voters mistakenly rejected further reforms, illustrating the effective manipulation of public sentiment and the continued struggle against entrenched political power.
Ohio's situation reflects a troubling national trend where citizens seeking reforms to enhance democracy faced brutal opposition from political parties. Unlike previous years where pro-democracy reforms made gains nationwide, many citizen-led initiatives were met with deceptive strategies funded by dark money. This has dismantled progress towards meaningful reforms, leaving many states tightly controlled either by Democrats or Republicans, and underlining the urgent need for robust democratic engagement.
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