The Sept. 2 article in the Akron Beacon Journal, “What do candidates in congressional race think of redistricting?" highlights a concern that should alarm all of us in Summit County.

The idea of dividing our county into multiple congressional districts risks diluting the unified voice we now have in Washington. Summit has gained from being represented entirely in the 13th District , where one leader advocates solely for our interests. Redistricting could shift that balance in a way that harms our ability to competefor resources and attention.

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