COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio Democrats are reaching across the aisle for support for a newly introduced Congressional map.

In accordance with a state constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2018, lawmakers are only allowed to pass redistricting maps this time of year with bipartisan support.

“That’s what the people of Ohio voted for, that’s what they expected to happen,” Ohio Senate Minority Leader Sen. Nicki Antonio (D-Lakewood) said.

Lawmakers are legally required to pass a redistricting plan this year. On Tuesday, Democrats introduced what they’re calling the fairest congressional map that’s been proposed.

Lawmakers said the plan is based on statewide voter preference from the last 10 years, leaving seven seats that lean left and eight seats leaning right. Democrats also clai

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