Republicans on Ohio's redistricting commission struck a deal with Democrats on a compromise congressional map after hours of late-night deliberations.
This compromise is a shocking development, as Ohio's constitution mandates a complicated redistricting process that includes the commission and the state legislature.
The Buckeye State is required to redraw its map for 2026 because the previous map passed in 2021 without bipartisan support.
Both parties expected the commission to reach a stalemate and that redistricting would revert back to the state's GOP-controlled legislature.
However, Democrats were able to successfully leverage the prospect of a referendum campaign to secure the deal.
The compromise is a significant development in Ohio's redistricting process.
Author's summary: Ohio Republicans and Democrats reach a surprise deal on redistricting.