Congressional Ohio District Map Passes that Favors Republicans! Did Ohio Democrats Fail? | Purple Political Breakdown

In this Saturday episode of Purple Political Breakdown, host Radell Lewis dives deep into Ohio's latest congressional redistricting battle and what it means for the 2026 midterm elections. As Ohio lawmakers unanimously approve a new congressional map that gives Republicans a slight advantage, Radell examines the complex negotiations, threats of extreme gerrymandering, and the Democratic Party's controversial compromise.

Key topics covered:

Ohio's new congressional district map and its impact on key Democratic representatives including Amelia Sykes, Greg Landsman, and Marcy Kaptor

The GOP's threat of a 13-2 Republican advantage if negotiations failed

Democrats' referendum strategy and the 250,000 signature challenge

Why Ohio Democrats may have missed an opportunity to mobilize voters against gerrymandering

The broader implications for congressional control and the ongoing government shutdown debates

Radell offers his unfiltered take on whether Democrats are fighting hard enough against MAGA corruption and gerrymandering, drawing from conversations with Ohio voters during No Kings protests. He challenges Ohio Democrats to be louder, more visible, and to trust the people in their fight for fair representation.

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