Cleveland’s once-in-a-decade redistric

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ting process brought new maps , fewer wards and more political drama.

Council is losing two of its seats due to population loss, meaning two incumbents will continue on council and two will depart after the November election.

First-term Councilmembers Richard Starr and Rebecca Maurer battle it out for East Side Ward 5

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In the new Ward 5 , incumbents Richard Starr and Rebecca Maurer will vie to represent the East Side neighborhoods of Central, Kinsman and parts of Slavic Village, downtown and midtown.

As the incumbent whose current area of representation includes about three-quarters of residents in the new ward, Starr of Central has the upper hand over Ma

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